Everton striker Victor Anichebe has put his international career with Nigeria on hold so he can "manage his body accordingly". Lagos-born Anichebe, 25, has told BBC Sport that for the time being, he does not want to be considered for Nigeria.
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He had been tipped for a return to the Nigeria squad for June's World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup, replacing the injured Emmanuel Emenike.
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"The best thing for me at the moment is to focus on club football," he said.
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"I don't blame anyone for this nor do I have any issues with anybody from the NFF or Stephen Keshi our coach " - Victor Anichebe
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Anichebe has been plagued by injuries over the past few years, including a groin problem on his last appearance for Nigeria in a 2-0 win over Madagascar in 2011.
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He insists he is proud to play for his country, but for the moment his Premier League side Everton are his priority.
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"Without club football there is no international football and everyone at Everton was with me every step of the way during my injuries and rehabilitation and so I owe it to the club to manage myself correctly," he explained.
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"I didn't feel that the Nigerian federation was there for me then in the same manner, which was especially disappointing given that I got the injury representing my country.
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"But I don't blame anyone for this nor do I have any issues with anybody from the NFF or Stephen Keshi our coach.
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"He has done a fantastic job and is building a team that Nigerians can be proud of."
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A former England youth international, Anichebe switched allegiance and played his first game for Nigeria in March 2008.
That is not so good coming from a man we really need in Super Eagles squad. He should have thought of it better...Depressing one!
Everton FC must have a great influence over Victor Anichebe. Does he know the saying there is no place like home? Is he an English man?