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Fenerbahce marksman Emmanuel Emenike has rubbished reports quoting him to have said that he was unhappy in Russia.

In the interview, the Nigeria international complained that he stayed in a glass cage, had problems communicating and was living in solitude.

“I would like to say at once that all reports in Turkish newspapers to the effect that I was miserable in Moscow – not true.

“I never said that. Moreover, I had grown to love Russia and its capital city and its people.

“Playing in Spartak Moscow I became a footballer, which is spoken not only in Turkey or Russia, but throughout Europe.

“Thank god for what I turned out to be in this club,”says Emmanuel Emenike to Sportbox.ru.

But the African Cup of Nations top scorer has admitted that it took him a long time adapting to the hustle and bustle of the Russian capital.

Emeneke told the Russian website: “What surprised me the most in Moscow? At first I could not get used to the frantic pace, but then resigned to it.

“Like all the people who come for the first time in the capital of Russia, I was surprised by the traffic jams.”

Finally, the Super Eagle advised the Russian authorities to curb incidents of racism at their stadiums and the Premier League teams to sign more colored players.

National Carrier, Globacom has signed Super Eagles Emmanuel Emenike as its latest brand ambassador.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held at the Mike Adenuga Towers, Lagos on Friday, Globacom’s National Sales Coordinator, Segun Adeyemo described Emenike as an embodiment of the resilient Nigerian spirit which always triumphed against all odds, adding that Globacom as a super brand always identifies with super stars.

“ Globacom has always been in the forefront of sports development in Nigeria and Africa, committing over N9 billion to the holistic development of the sector. We have stood by the nation’s football because we believe that this is the most patriotic thing to do as a proudly Nigerian telecoms brand,” Adeyemo said.

He added that Emenike’s trajectory was a vivid reminder to all youths across the continent that there was no short cut to success with his untiring efforts to score goals for Nigeria.

Responding, Emenike expressed gratitude to Globacom for signing him as a brand ambassador and promised to continue to work hard with his team mates to make sure Nigeria excelled at the World Cup.

“I thank Globacom for considering me a worthy ammbasador. I will continue to do my best for Nigeria and work hard in ensuring that we get good results in Brazil,” Emenike said.

The Fenerbache of Turkey striker also said he is not disappointed for not making the final top three of the CAF Africa Player of the Year.

“I am not worried about the award and I am not disappointed that I was not listed among the top three finalists. All the remaining three players are good for the award and I wish them best of luck.”

Also commenting, the President General , Nigeria Supporters’ Club Worldwide, Rafiu Oladipo described the signing of Emenike as a Glo brand ambassador as a dream come true and prayed that he would be in good health to bang in goals for the Super Eagles at the World Cup.

“Emenike would score goals for Nigeria like Rashidi Yekini did. The Super Eagles will play at least up to the semi finals,” Oladipo said, adding “I thank Glo for supporting everything good. Emenike, watch it! By the grace of God, Glo will increase your value if you excel at the World Cup”, Ladipo said.

• Yobo snubbed again
• Akpala on opposing side for 90 mins

Super Eagles and Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel Emenike was on target as his side suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Joseph Akpala’s Karabükspor away from home yesterday.

Both Nigerians started for their respective sides but while Akapla was taken off for Simsek inside the three minutes added time after 90 minutes, Emenike who was on target in the first half to increase his season’s tally to six from 15 league games played the entire duration of the encounter.

The home side shot into an early lead with just 13 minutes of play which handed them full control of the game with Akpala and his front gang constantly putting the visitors on the back foot.

Fenerbahce however regained their composure to justifying why they are league leaders and were back on level terms when the prolific Nigerian international slot home from with a stunning effort to restore parity on the 40th minute mark.

Both sides headed for the dugout at half time on level terms but on resuming the second half, Ex-Fenerbahce striker Ilhan Parlak scored the deciding goal to end the Yellow Canaries unbeaten run in their last 14 league fixtures.

The home side, who have now extended their unbeaten run to eight matches, have climbed to seventh spot with 26 points while Emenike and his gang remain in top spot with 38 points after 16 games.

Meanwhile, Super Eagles skipper Joseph Yobo who has been linked with a move to Isaac Promise’s Antalyaspor was again not listed for the encounter.