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  • Enyeama, Mikel recalled for Eagles’ friendlies

    Enyeama, Mikel recalled for Eagles’ friendlies

    Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has called up 24 players for next month’s international friendlies with Congo and Cameroon.

    Enyeama missed out on Nigeria’s last two fixtures against Tanzania and Niger Republic, supersport.com reports.

    The Lille OSC goalkeeper was bereaved following the death of his mother and asked to be excused from both games.

    He will now return to captain the three-time African champions in the fixtures against Congo and Cameroun in Belgium.

    The squad:

    Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Femi Thomas (Enyimba FC).

    Defenders: Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey); William Troost Ekong (FK Haugesund, Norway); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa SK, Turkey); Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors).

    Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars); Obiora Nwankwo (Coimbra FC, Portugal); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia).

    Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Al Ain, UAE); Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (West Ham United, England); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Prince Aggrey (Sunshine Stars).

  • I am active only on Instagram – Enyeama

    I am active only on Instagram – Enyeama

     

    Vincent Enyeama has denied owning any other social media account.

    He did this on Monday evening via his Instagram handle (vinny2908) after being notified of such phony accounts.

    He claimed to be recently aware of accounts created in his name and used for extortion and informed that he was not active on any other social media except Instagram.

    “It just got to my notice that people are using my name on Facebook and other social media sites to make promises or extort money from people. I am not active on any other social media network except here on Instagram”.

    He also advised his fans to be careful of whom they interact with on social media.

  • AFCON: Enyeama leads Eagles’ old guard to Tanzania

    AFCON: Enyeama leads Eagles’ old guard to Tanzania

    Super Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama, is expected to lead several established Super Eagles stars to Tanzania for the 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier against the Taifa Stars, africanFootball.com reports.

    Oliseh is expected to release his list of invited players for the game against Tanzania in the second week of August with the foreign-based professionals expected to join the team in Dar es Salaam.

    Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is ruled out of the encounter after his dismissal against Chad last month, but there will be a return for Enyeama, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses.

    Enyeama, whose differences with the Nigeria Football Federation over his comments after the game against Chad have been sorted out, has been tipped as a key player in Oliseh’s plans for the team.

    “From the way Oliseh spoke about Enyeama in our meetings, it tells you that the coach wants him to play a huge role in his team building for the Eagles,” a top source told africanFootball.com.

    “He said the experience of Enyeama is needed by the team.  But he also highlighted the need to install discipline in the team.”

  • Enyeama to be fined for Kaduna controversy

    Enyeama to be fined for Kaduna controversy

    The Nigeria Football Federation may have soft pedaled on a decision to banish goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama from the national team over his controversial comments regarding the safety of Kaduna for last month’s African Nations Cup qualifier against Chad.

    The decision may not be unconnected with the furore that greeted the saga which included the Lille goalkeeper tearing a query given to him by the federation.

    “Enyeama will now pay a fine and this will be treated internally,” a top official told africanFootball.com

    The ex-Enyimba goalkeeper is the most capped Nigeria international after he made his 101st appearance for the Super Eagles against Chad in Kaduna.

    Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has already been fined for his dismissal from the same match.

  • Ahmed Musa may become Eagles skipper

    Ahmed Musa may become Eagles skipper

    CSKA Moscow forward, Ahmed Musa, has been lined up to be the next captain of Super Eagles when Vincent Enyeama is stripped of the captaincy, africanFootball.com reports.

    Lille goalkeeper Enyeama is expected to be dropped as the country’s skipper after his recent act of indiscipline when on national team duty.

    Musa led the Super Eagles when the team faced South Africa in a friendly earlier this year.

    The former Flying Eagles star made his international debut against Madagascar in 2011 in Calabar and has half a century of caps now.

    A top official informed africanFootball.com besides his seniority in the national team, his comportment on and off the pitch has been exemplary.

    At only 22, he will be one of the youngest players ever to lead the country’s team.

    The jet-heeled forward featured at the 2013 African Nations Cup which Nigeria won in South Africa and scored twice against Argentina at last year’s World Cup in Brazil.

  • Nkwocha chases Vincent Enyeama!

    Nkwocha chases Vincent Enyeama!

    Super Falcons’ forward Perpetua Nkwocha will win her 101st senior cap for Nigeria if she tastes action in today’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Group D clash with the United States of America in Vancouver.

    This will bring her at par with Super Eagles’ goalkeeper and skipper Vincent Enyeama, who won his 101st cap in the 2-0 defeat of Chad in Saturday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kaduna.

    The elegant striker, who won her first cap for Nigeria in a friendly with Ghana’s Black Queens in Lagos in May 1999, won her 100th cap when she came in for Desire Oparanozie against Australia in Winnipeg on Friday.

    Before the 3-3 draw with Sweden in Winnipeg on Monday, June 8, Nkwocha had been one of only two Nigerians to score at the FIFA Women’s World Cup since Nkechi Egbe netted a famous equalizer against Brazil in the quarter finals of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States of America. That match, played in Washington, went to extra time before the Brazilians triumphed.

    The Falcons notably failed to score a single goal at the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals, also staged by the United States, following the sudden outbreak of SARS epidemic in designated host nation China. Cynthia Uwak scored the Falcons’ only goal at the 2007 FIFA World Cup, in a 1-1 draw with Sweden in Chengdu.

    Nkwocha scored Nigeria’s only goal at the 6th FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany four years ago, netting in the 1-0 defeat of Canada in Dresden on July 5, 2011. But the Falcons failed to progress after earlier losing by the same margin to France and host Germany.

    Not only did Nkwocha become Nigeria’s first woman ‘Centurion’ when she came in for Oparanozie against Australia, in a surprise 0-2 defeat, she also became the oldest player in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, at 39 years and 19 days. The previous holder of the record, Meg of Brazil, was 39 years 18 days when she featured at the 1995 finals in Sweden.

    In her meritorious 16-year international career, Nkwocha was also named African Woman Player of the Year on four occasions.

    In Vancouver today, Nkwocha looks to make history with the Super Falcons, at the same BJ Place venue that will host the Women’s World Cup final match on July 5. She will also be hoping to work wonders with the Falcons, not only to accomplish a first –ever defeat of the USA at the Women’s World Cup, but also to sail into the knock –out stage for the first time since 1999, and for only the second time ever.

  • Enyeama drops retirement hint

    Enyeama drops retirement hint

    Super Eagles captain, Vincent Eneyama, has dropped a big hint that he is set to quit the team.

    The former Enyimba shot – stopper, who wore the Super Eagles jersey for the 100th time against Uganda, has revealed that he will hold roundtable talks with the national team handlers soon to sort out his international future, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

    After the World Cup in Brazil, there were speculations that Enyeama will quit international football, but those suggestions were put to bed when he honoured the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Sudan.

    “They are not rumours. I have to stop at some point, I cannot keep playing until I get old.

    “I have to stop at some point and then concentrate on my club football, for now I don’t know.

    “With 100 caps in the bag. I am going to speak to the coaches, see the way forward because a whole lot of things have to be sorted out.

    “We will sit down and we will sort things out,” allnigeriasoccer.com quoted Enyeama as saying to supesport.com on Wednesday.

    He has represented Nigeria in the last 13 years, and played in three FIFA World Cup tournaments.

  • Enyeama won’t force EPL move

    Enyeama won’t force EPL move

    Super Eagles skipper, Vincent Enyeama, has maintained he will not take a pay cut or sit on the bench for him to move to the more glamorous English Premier League.

    The Lille number 1, who has been top-choice goalkeeper for Nigeria since 2002, was recently linked with several EPL clubs before the stories were later dismissed, africanFootball.com reports.

    “I still have two more years left on my contract at Lille, but if I must move, it has to be something special, not for nothing,” africanFootball.com quoted the ex-Enyimba goalkeeper as saying in an interview.

    “I won’t take a pay cut or sit on the bench because I want to play in the EPL because I’m a winner, a competitor.”

    This year Enyeama has impressed for both club and country, leading to his inclusion in Africa’s major awards.

  • Enyeama thanks fans over CAF nomination

    Enyeama thanks fans over CAF nomination

    Super Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama, has thanked Nigerians after he made the shortlist of five for the 2014 Confederation of African Football Player of the Year award.

    Enyeama, along with Super Eagles teammate Ahmed Musa, have been announced in the final five for the African Player of the Year award, and said he owes it to Nigerians for the love and support they have shown to him.

    “I have to thank Nigerians for their love and support,” Enyeama told sl10.ng.

    “I am really grateful to them and I hope a Nigerian wins it this time.

    “I thank them for helping me get this far and I appreciate their support.”

    The 32-year-old, alongside Musa, are the only Nigerians on the shortlist that also included 2013 winner, Ivory Coast’s Yaya Toure of Manchester City, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon and Borussia Dortmund, and Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan of Al-Ain.

    Enyeama had earlier told sl10.ng that if he were to choose, he would pick qualification to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations over the African Player of the Year award, but posited that ‘it would be great if a Nigerian wins the award again.

    The last Nigerian to win the award was Nwankwo Kanu in 1999, although Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha came very close to winning it in 2004, but lost out to Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o Fils.

  • Enyeama nominated for BBC award

    Enyeama nominated for BBC award

    Super Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama, is amongst the five nominees for BBC’s African Footballer of the Year award, Sl10.ng reports.

    Enyeama is nominated alongside Yaya Toure, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Yacine Brahimi and Gervinho

    While this season has not seen the best of starts for Nigeria’s number one stopper, last season was one of his best in Europe.

    He kept 21 clean sheets for his French club Lille and was also instrumental in Nigeria reaching the last 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

    The winner will be decided by votes from soccer fans, with voting closing on November 24.

    The winner will be announced on December 1.