Vincent Enyeama: Super Eagles legend teases AFCON reunion to help Uzoho

Super Eagles legend Vincent Enyeama may just be the right medicine for Francis Uzoho ahead of the AFCON.

Vincent Enyeama: Super Eagles legend teases AFCON reunion to help Uzoho

Tosin Abayomi 11:15 - 02.01.2024

Super Eagles legend Vincent Enyeama may just be the right medicine for Francis Uzoho ahead of the AFCON.

Vincent Enyeama, the former goalie for the Super Eagles, has hinted subtly that he would rejoin the Nigerian national team as the 25 players selected are set for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

Before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Enyeama stated on social media that he would be in camp with the players and staff of Nigeria.

Why Enyeama retired from Super Eagles

2015 saw the shocking announcement of the 41-year-old's retirement following more than 100 outings.

Vincent Enyeama holding the 2013 AFCON trophy || Credit: maccabi-tlv
Vincent Enyeama holding the 2013 AFCON trophy || Credit: maccabi-tlv

Enyeama stated in later interviews that he felt disrespected and mistreated, which is why he quit the squad.

Additionally, Enyeama disclosed that he no longer watches Eagles games.

Vincent Enyeama during his days playing for the Super Eagles || Credit: Imago
Vincent Enyeama during his days playing for the Super Eagles || Credit: Imago

Enyeama to Super Eagles AFCON team?

Prior to the team's training camp in the United Arab Emirates for AFCON 2023, he might now be prepared to return.

Enyeama responded to a post on the Super Eagles' official Instagram account regarding their AFCON preparations and said, “Let’s go, See you in camp. Time for business.”

Francis Uzoho in action for Super Eagles || Credit: Imago
Francis Uzoho in action for Super Eagles || Credit: Imago

Can Enyeama help Uzoho at the AFCON

Nigerian football supporters have been dissatisfied with the Super Eagles' goalkeeping unit in previous years.

Since taking over, Jose Peseiro, the coach, has not given any other goalkeepers the opportunity to establish themselves, and Francis Uzoho has not been dependable.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is expected to keep his spot in goal against Zimbabwe
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho keeps his spot in goal against Zimbabwe|| Credit: Imago

The Super Eagles will start training as they camp in the United Arab Emirates and the AFCON tournament begins in twelve days.

The former Lille goalkeeper's remark seems to indicate that he and the team have gotten back together.

It's also unclear if Enyeama will serve as Jose Peseiro's goalkeeping coach.

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