Yes, no, yes, no, yes, no... and now it's yes again. It's being reported that Kanu has promised to join Nigeria's Olympic soccer squad in Sydney, despite Arsene Wenger's insistence a couple of weeks ago that he wouldn't be going.

'Kanu and Babayaro (Celestine, of Chelsea) have said they will join the Olympic team as soon as practicable, even though Jo Bonfrere would wish they are in camp without any further delays,' said a Nigerian FA spokesman.

The definition of the word 'practicable' may prove crucial here.