Stoke City&rsquo;s Peter Odemwingie has confirmed that he will have to undergo surgery after damaging knee ligaments in last weekend&rsquo;s clash away to Manchester City.<br /><br />Though the Nigeria National Teamer and the medical personnel at Stoke City have failed to disclose the attacker&rsquo;s recovery period, similar ailments take at least six months before the injured player attains maximum fitness.<br /><br />Therefore, the former Bendel Insurance sensation will miss the 2015 African Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Morocco.<br /><br />&ldquo;It&rsquo;s confirmed now surgery is required. Really gutted I will miss many games of the season. Will work hard to be back as early as possible. <br /><br />&ldquo;We have a strong squad that will do great in the league and I will be back well in time for the Wembley finals.<br /><br />&ldquo;Thanks for the support and wishes for a speedy recovery, <span><span>&rdquo; Peter Odemwingie said on his <i>Twitter</i> page.</span></span><br /><br />The 33 - year - old comes off contract with The Potters at the end of the current season. <br />