Super Eagles' Peter Odemwingie Signs New One-Year Contract With Premier League Club

Stoke City FC have rewarded Super Eagles forward, Peter Odemwingie with a new contract extension after he successfully recovered from a serious knee injury that had kept him out for the majority of last season.

English Premiere League side, STOKE CITY have been handed a pre-season boost after Super Eagles striker, Peter Odemwingie signed a new one-year contract extension. The Nigerian international will remain at the Britannia Stadium until the end of the 2015/16 campaign, but his stay in the Potteries could be prolonged with the potential of a further 12 months.

After eight months on the side lines, the 33-year-old returned to first-team in the April draw with Sunderland and went on to make eight Premier League appearances last season.

City Chief Executive, Tony Scholes said:

"We're delighted that Peter has extended his stay with us at the Club until the summer of 2016. He suffered an unfortunate injury last season after making a big impression immediately after joining the Club.

"Peter has worked incredibly hard to battle back from this to regain full fitness. He's a popular figure not just in the dressing room but with Club staff and supporters so we are thrilled to keep him on board this season."