Tag: Vincent Enyeama
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Vincent Enyeama: Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper open to National Team return
Vincent Enyeama, the esteemed former Nigeria goalkeeper, has expressed his willingness to make a comeback to the national team fold if given the opportunity, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Renowned as one of Nigeria’s finest goalkeepers, Enyeama, now 41, boasts a remarkable record of 101 appearances for the Super Eagles. His retirement in 2015 amid controversy stemming from…
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IFFHS: Vincent Enyeama Named African Greatest Goalkeeper Of All Time
Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama has been named the Greatest Africa Goalkeeper of All Time. In a recent announcement, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) named Enyeama as the greatest African goalkeeper of all time. Enyeama was selected based on his outstanding performances for club and country during a…
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“A life well spent” Enyeama mourns his father
Vincent Enyeama, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has announced the passing of his father, Phillip, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Enyeama shared a heartfelt video tribute on social media, depicting moments of tennis with his late dad. In the tribute, he praised his father’s selflessness and generosity, highlighting his pivotal role in the achievements of many. Phillip Enyeama…
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Vincent Enyeama clarifies rumours of Super Eagles goalkeeping role
Former Nigeria Super goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has clarified rumours the about his potential appointment as part of the backroom staff for the Nigerian national team ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Enyimba Football Club goalkeeper sparked off insinuations of him joining the squad in the…
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Gov. Wike matches words with action as Rivers United players get $20,000 pledge
The Executive Governor of Rivers State has redeemed his earlier pledged of $20,000 to the State based club, Rivers United for winning the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Footballl League (NPFL) title. Governor Nyesom Wike redeems $20,000 pledge to each player and official of Rivers United for emerging champions of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League pic.twitter.com/QyZbV7MFTQ…
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CAFCL: Rivers United plans to travel early for second leg
After a crucial win in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary second round tie against Wydad Casablanca of Morocco, Rivers United plans to leave Nigeria early to Morocco for the second leg. The Pride of Rivers had come back from a goal down to beat defending champions by two goals to…
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Rivers Sports Commissioner charges Rivers United to make history ahead of CAF Champions League clash with Watanga
The Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Chris Green on Thursday charged the players, coaches and officials of Rivers United to etch their names in the history books as they gear up for their journey in the 2022-23 CAF Champions League. The ‘Pride of Rivers’ have never claimed Africa’s prestigious title in club football and will…
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Rivers State Commissioner for Sports angered as Election roadmap missing in Agenda
The major agenda in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Annual General Assembly (AGA) is setting a roadmap for the September elections. The roadmap includes, appointment of Electoral Committee, Appeal Committee, date as well as venue for the Elective Congress. However, it was revealed that all these were missing in the Agenda of the AGA sent…
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Rivers United Chairman, Chris Green Appointed As State Commissioner
According to reports gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike will swear in the Chairman of Rivers United, Barrister Chris Green as State Commissioner today. The report has made available by BSN Sports states that the governor Nyesom Wike had forwarded the names of Hon Boma Iyaye, Chris Green , Surveyor Burabi Donald to…