Enyeama, Emenike to feature in Yobo Testimonial match


Ex Super Eagles players, Vincent Enyeama and Emmanuel Emenike will honour their countryman, Joseph Yobo by playing in the forthcoming testimonial match. The duo who hung their boots last year confirmed their participation in the game which is scheduled to hold on May 27 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The event coordinator told PUNCH about the development.

“We have a confirmation to that effect and there are many other goodies
lined up for fans because Yobo is so passionate about this project. “Emmanuel is coming. He spoke with me personally and I am so elated with the love shown by my colleagues.”
He said.

No Super Eagles return for Emenike and Enyeama.

To think that we had our hopes raised
few days ago when news emanated online that the caretaker coach, Samson Siasia is going to talk to them. The duo of Emmanuel Emenike and Vincent Enyeama who hung their boots for the National team few months ago have ruled out  comeback to the club.

When contacted on the subject, Emenike who is on loan in England made it clear he’s focused on his career.

“I’m done with the Super Eagles, and I am making it clear again that I am not going back. It’s my decision and I am not going to reverse it. I am sorry if I have offended anybody regarding this but no Eagles return for me. I don’t have grudges with anybody but I want to focus on my career and play better for my team. Right now, I’m happy because I am playing my game and everything is working perfect. I can always wish Super Eagles well because I have been a fan for a long time,” he concluded.

As far as Lille goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama is concerned, the topic is closed for discussion.

“I don’t want to talk about this issue again. I think my earlier discussion stands. “ He said. 

My time in prison was a nightmare – Emmanuel Emenike

Who knew Westham striker, Emmanuel Emenike was once locked up in prison?  The ex Nigeria international spent 4 nights in a cell in 2011 following allegations of match-fixing. He was said to have  feigned injury to miss a crucial match against Fenerbahce. This happened during his spell with Turkish first division side, Karabuskor. He was locked behind bars despite producing a doctor’s report to back up his claims and acquitted of the charges in 2013.
Speaking to the SUN, the 28 year-old described the experience as a nightmare.
“My time in prison was a crazy nightmare that I couldn’t wake up from. I’ve never committed a crime in my life but I was treated like a criminal, living on bread and water. It was not a good experience. It gave me a different perspective on life.” he said.

Ex Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Emenike joins West Ham

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West Ham have signed ex Nigeria international, Emmanuel Emenike on loan until the end of the season from Fenerbahçe. 
“West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of Nigeria centre-ahead Emmanuel Emenike on mortgage till the top of the season,” the Premier League membership confirmed on their web site on Sunday night time.
“The 28-yr-previous arrives on the Boleyn Floor from Turkish membership Fenerbahce, with the Hammers having the choice to make the switch everlasting in the summertime.
“Capped 37 occasions, the powerfully-constructed striker has scored recurrently all through his profession, netting greater than eighty membership objectives, together with seven this season throughout a mortgage spell at Arabian Gulf League aspect Al-Ain within the United Arab Emirates.” The club announced on its website.
Speaking about his move, the former Super Eagles player said, “I am very, very happy and very, very excited that I’m here,”   

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“I have always known West Ham as a great Club. I’ve always been watching them. West Ham’s a great Club and I’m happy to be here. 




“I’ve known him [Bilic] for years. When he was at Lokomotiv Moscow, I was at Spartak Moscow, then he came to Besiktas and I was in Fenerbahce, so we’ve known each other for a long time. I’m happy to be here and happy to play for him.      




“We’ve followed each other’s careers and thank God we are here today and we are here together.” 


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“I have always known West Ham as a great Club. I’ve always been watching them. West Ham’s a great Club and I’m happy to be here. 

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“I’ve all the time recognized West Ham as an excellent membership. I’ve all the time been watching them. West Ham’s an awesome Membership and I am glad to be right here.


“I’ve recognized him [Bilic] for years. When he was at Lokomotiv Moscow, I used to be at Spartak Moscow, then he got here to Besiktas and I used to be in Fenerbahce, so we have recognized one another for a very long time. I am comfortable to be right here and pleased to play for him.
“We have adopted one another’s careers and thank God we’re right here in the present day and we’re right here collectively.”
“I have always known West Ham as a great Club. I’ve always been watching them. West Ham’s a great Club and I’m happy to be here. 

“I’ve known him [Bilic] for years. When he was at Lokomotiv Moscow, I was at Spartak Moscow, then he came to Besiktas and I was in Fenerbahce, so we’ve known each other for a long time. I’m happy to be here and happy to play for him.      

“We’ve followed each other’s careers and thank God we are here today and we are here together.” 
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Emenike’s retirement: No one is irreplaceable – Sunday Oliseh

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Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has described the
retirement of Emmanuel Emenike from the national team as a big shocker to him
as well as the squad. Speaking recently to Brilla FM, the ex Nigeria international
said he is yet to come to terms with the decision of the Al Ain forward whom he
has included in the rebuilding plan. He added that all efforts to hear from the
horse’s mouth has proved abortive.
“It was a big shocker for us and a big shocker for me
personally… personally, I still don’t accept that he has retired because
officially I have not heard anything from him and I don’t think the Federation
have also heard from him; only what we know is what was posted on social
media,” “I have made him (Emenike) part of our rebuilding process; in fact, he
has had more playing time than any striker we have had, so I am very very
surprised that he has decided to retire,”
 “He has not
reached me but I have called him twice, because immediately I heard this, first
I thought it was all these lies on social media so I called him twice yesterday
(Tuesday), I am expecting a return call from him, it is when I hear from him
that I would fully accept that he is retiring.”

“He is a man. If a man chooses to retire, it should be his decision; if you
force him back it could be counterproductive…If truly he retires, then it is a
shame because we have him pretty much in our rebuilding plan. Be that as it
may, I have always said only one thing is irreplaceable and that is Nigeria
itself; we are all replaceable and that is it.”
He affirmed.
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Quitting Eagles wasn't an easy decision – Emenike

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Al Ain forward, Emmanuel Emenike has described his decision to retire from the
national team as a difficult one. Emenike who played peace-maker role between
the Oliseh and Keshi row called it quits with the Super Eagles via his
instagram page few days ago. Speaking with BBC Sports, the 28 year-old just like
Enyeama claimed that he withdrew from the squad to allow peace
to reign.
“It was not an
easy decision. I didn’t think my international career would come to a sudden
end, but that is life. Sometimes it’s better to remove yourself from an
environment that doesn’t suit you mentally and physically and this is what I
have done. I also felt it was important that people hear directly from me to
avoid a funny twist to the story. I wish to thank the coaches who gave me a
chance, fellow players and in particular big thanks to all my fans for their
unconditional support.”
The question that begs for answers is, What exactly is going on in the Super Eagles camp?

Emmanuel Emenike quits Super Eagles

Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Emenike has called time on his international career. This news is coming two weeks after Lille goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama hung his boots for the national team. During his spell with the Super Eagles, the 28 year-old Al Ain FC Striker appeared in 37 games scored 9 goals won AFCON 2013 and became the tournament’s top scorer.
Below is his announcement on instagram.

“No more Eagles career! “After 5 great years, I am happy to announce that I have put full-stop to my Nationa team career for the sake of national peace.” “Its a pleasure for me to have played for this great country. I never regretted it and I think its the best time to end it. Millions thanks to all the fans who have been very supportive during the good and bad times.” “I am very proud of my performance, I am proud of my team mates and I am very proud of the nation called ‘Nigeria’. My AFCON gold medal is a sign of great achievement, My AFCON topscorer award speaks a lot about my commitment and dedication to the team. Super Eagles is a camp not a family house, and it shouldn’t be a threat zone for any individual. I have done according to our national anthem. “All my dreams came true in the national team, I dreamt to win Nations Cup for Nigeria after 20-years, I dreamt to played at the World Cup as well as to make a name for myself… In the space of five years, I got them. I’m a winner! “For every dissapointing fans, maybe due to my inability to re-establish my goal scoring instinct for Super Eagles, I will like to say I’m sorry but the ones I had scored counted well for the team. As long as Nigeria remains, you and I will always remember the name ‘Emenike’. “Finally, I am happy to make a bow and continue supporting the team everytime. Up Eagles, God Bless Nigeria! 


"I am still a Christian, a strong catholic" – Emmanuel Emenike denies converting to Islam.

Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike has rebuffed claims that he has converted to Islam.
The news of his conversion broke out on Saturday after his coach reportedly questioned his absence from breakfast to which he replied “I am fasting”.
Emenike said “The report that I am now a Muslim is absolute rubbish and false. I want the source of the news to re-address it. I have no reason to convert to Islam even though I have lots of Muslim friends. Is there any big deal observing fasting during the (muslim) fasting period?”
“I am Catholic, a strong one for that matter and I came from Christian home. I don’t discriminate against anybody and I believe we are all equal in the presence of God, so what is the big deal in fasting?”

"My late father convinced me to join Eagles. I will miss him." Emenike

Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has revealed that his late father, Felix Ndukwu Emenike, convinced him to join the Super Eagles. The Fenerbahce forward who buries his patriarch today at Imo State recalled fond memories of him.

“I will miss my father for his advice. He was the one who compelled me to play for Nigeria as he warned me not to honour invitation to play for any country no matter what. He told me I will be great, and after the AFCON 2013, he asked‎ me if I regretted playing for Nigeria, I just smiled and said ‘no’.”

He continued: “He always showed me the right way, and I have never regretted any of his advice. This is a man who has seen a brighter future for me and he always told me, my life begins after football. My elder brothers and the people in the community convinced him to let me choose football. He blessed my first trip to South Africa, and today I am living in his blessings. But I am sad he’s
gone!”



"I can imagine what he's going through" Keshi commiserates with Emenike.

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has commiserated with striker, Emmanuel Emenike ‎over the death of his father,Emenike Ndukwu .‎‎ The Fenerbahçe forward has been receiving  condolence messages from his Super Eagles teammates as well as officials at his Istanbul-based ‎club ever since the news broke.

“I can imagine what Emma is going through at the moment, the

pain and the ‎sense of loss that comes with losing someone as ‎close and dear as one’s father. ‎On behalf of every member of the Super Eagles, including the coaches, backroom staff and the players‎ currently ‎in camp here ‎in Abuja, I want to console him and ask him to ‎be strong for ‎those Pa Emenike Ndukwu has left behind. We ask God to also ‎strengthen him and comfort him,” ‎Keshi was quoted on NFF website.

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