Vincent Enyeama, who is considered to be one of the greatest players in Nigerian football history, has lost his father.
Goldenpage.ng reports that the former Super Eagles’ goalkeeper made this known through an Instagram post.
It was a video of him and his father playing table tennis together.
He wrote, “To God be the glory for a life well spent. You were the reason a lot of people achieved what they achieved. You were selfless and generous. You stood in for many, you fought for many to achieve their dreams.”
He further added, “I am proud to have been fathered by you. It’s a series. Your number was called. Farewell. God rest your soul in peace.”
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Vincent’s father, Coach Phillip Enyeama, passed away at an advanced age after a distinguished coaching career. He played a significant role in his son’s early training and is revered for nurturing one of Africa’s most celebrated goalkeepers.
This marks another loss for Vincent Enyeama, as his mother had previously passed away in 2015.
“Nigeria’s Most Capped Player”
Vincent Enyeama was born in 29 August 1982 and is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
He is popularly regarded as one of the greatest African goalkeepers of all time and the greatest of his era.
Enyeama senior career spans nearly 20 years where he played for clubs like Ibom Stars, Enyimba, Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Bnei Yehuda, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Lille, and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
He was also a member of the Nigeria national team from 2002 until October 2015, serving as its captain from 2013 until his retirement from international football in 2015.
With 101 caps, he was Nigeria’s most capped player until November 2021 when he was eventually surpassed by Ahmed Musa.
