Former Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has chosen a path away from soccer, not like lots of his fellow ex-Tremendous Eagles teammates. Whereas stars like Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, Victor Ikpeba and Joseph Yobo have taken up roles throughout the sport, Enyeama is now extra targeted on enterprise and household life.
Since enjoying in a ceremonial match for French membership Lille in April, Enyeama has returned to Nigeria. He has been busy selling his hospitality enterprise, Vinpy Motels, situated in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. On social media, Enyeama typically shares cheerful movies of himself spending time with lodge employees and having fun with native meals ready on the lodge.
Enyeama grew to become a fan favorite at Lille, the place he got here near breaking the all-time clear sheet document in France’s prime league in the course of the 2013 season. He saved 11 clear sheets in a row and went over 1,000 minutes with out conceding a aim. His robust performances helped Lille attain the Champions League playoffs and earned him a particular place within the membership’s historical past.
He joined Lille in 2011 however needed to look forward to his probability, even happening mortgage to Maccabi Tel Aviv. When he lastly obtained his place within the beginning staff, he made a big impact. Sadly, his time on the membership ended badly after a disagreement with membership officers. He was ignored of the staff in the course of the 2017 season and finally left in 2018. He briefly educated with Dijon in 2019 however formally retired in 2020.
Enyeama is commonly described as one in all Africa’s finest goalkeepers. He received the CAF Champions League twice with Enyimba and was captain when Nigeria received the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013. He earned 101 caps for Nigeria and was the nation’s most-capped participant till Ahmed Musa handed him in 2021.
Now 42 years previous, Enyeama appears to get pleasure from his new life. His son is coaching as a goalkeeper too, and Enyeama has been seen educating him the abilities that made him a legend in African soccer.
