Vincent Enyeama extends Lille contract

Ex Nigerian goalkeeper,
Vincent Enyeama has extended his contract with French Ligue 1 club, Lille. The
skipper who will now remain at Les Dogues until the summer of 2019  having
signed a new two-year deal, kept a total of 20 clean sheets in 39 games last
season.
“LOSC is pleased and proud
to announce the extension of Vincent Enyeama contract for two more seasons. The
Nigerian goalkeeper of 33 years will continue to defend the goal for LOSC until
2019,”
the club announced on their website.

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.

Vincent Enyeama named in team of the season

Enyeama team of the season

And the nominations keep rolling in for Enyeama!
Ex Nigeria International,Vincent Enyeama has been named in the French Football Weekly Award for French Ligue 1 team of the season. The Lille skipper was named alongside PSG’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Angel
DiMaria, Alexandre Lacazette and
Samuel Umtiti of Lyon, OGC Nice’s Hatem Ben Arfa and Vincent Kozhiello to mention a few.

Best Goalkeepers Of 2015/2016: Vincent Enyeama makes World Top 10 List.

Vincent Enyeama keeps racking up achievements with ease!

Nigeria’s Vincent Enyeama has been rated 6th best goal keeper in Europe. The list which shockingly excluded the likes of David De Gea and Petr Cech was compiled by Swiss-based independent football study center. The skippers were ranked using indicators such as goals conceded per match, number of minutes per goal conceded, number of passes per match, number of saves per match, number of saves per goal conceded and percentage of saves. 
Top 10 goalkeepers

1. Manuel Neuer – Bayern Munich

2. Jan Oblak – Atletico Madrid

3. Gianluigi Buffon – Juventus

4. Kevin Trapp – PSG

5. Claudio Bravo – Barcelona 

6. Vincent Enyeama – Lille

7. Hugo Lloris – Tottenham Hotspur

8. Alphonse Areola – Villareal

9. Keylor Navas – Real Madrid

10. Pepe Reina – Napoli

Enyeama named Ligue 1 best goalkeeper

Ex Nigeria international,  Vincent Enyeama, has been named the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1. The Lille skipper has made 79 saves and kept 14 clean sheets in 31 appearances for his club this season. 

He took to his Instagram page to express his delight over the achievement:
“From the depth of my heart,I want to say a very big thank you to God pour cette saison.
“My wife,kids,brothers/sister(family).Un grands merci a tout mes co equipiers, coaches, staff medical and derigents de mon equipe. le president, directors, co-ordinators, everyone that worked round the clock to making me become a better player and have a successful season, the amazing supporters/fans. Special mention is my goalie coach (Jean Pierre aka Mommote) Steeve Elana, Mike Maignan, Jean Butez.
“All the players from other clubs that nominated and voted me for this award. All the journalists and critics that set me on the right path. Thank you so much.hopefully on the day, your votes will be enough for me to get the real trophy and not just the nomination trophy. Thank you, I appreciate.” He wrote.

FIFA honours Vincent Enyeama

World football governing body, FIFA has honoured ex Nigeria international and Lille goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama for his exploits at his club. 
He shared the picture above on his Instagram page and captioned it. “This is how goodness and mercy will follow you all this month of March. First day of the month, FIFA got me a trophy for hardwork, dedication, success. Thank you @fifa. I want to wish everyone reading this message a wonderful month of March. God did it for me. God will do it for us. ”

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. 

NFF to organise testimonial for Enyeama, bans use of social media in camp.

The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed that a testimonial will be organised for Vincent Enyeama, adding that he deserves an honourable exit  from the Super Eagles.
“I told him that he did so well for Nigeria over the past 13-and-half years that he had been there, and by all means, is deserving of honourable exit. Whatever the situation, whether he decides to return to the team or not, NFF will organise a worthy testimonial match in his honour, because he served the nation so well.” NFF boss, Amaju affirmed.

On the row with Enyeama and Oliseh, Amaju maintained that “the head coach is in full charge of the team and the camp at all times, and that fact must be respected. The NFF will support and respect the decision of the head coach of any of the national teams at all times.

“Both Oliseh and Enyeama are true heroes of Nigeria football, if you look at what they achieved at different times. But Oliseh is head coach now and in charge of the team. We will continue to respect his contract; our role as a federation is advisory.”

He however disclosed that a code of conduct for players and officials of the various national teams will soon be implemented.
“A small group had been working on the document and I am happy to say that it is now ready for implementation. This will spell out how players and officials must conduct themselves while in any of the national camps, and minimise the probability of misunderstanding between coaches and players.”

‎ ‎ He continued, “No player launches his career through the social media. When players are at their clubs, they don’t broadcast camp situation on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. The same restraint and discipline must be observed in the national camp.”

Enyeama could reconsider his decision to retire from international football

‎Lille goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama could reconsider his decision to retire from international football following his face-off with Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh. The 32-year old who called time on his career last Thursday via social media held a meeting with NFF officials; Amaju Pinnick, Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko on Saturday in Belgium and even had a phone conversation with Sunday Oliseh. 

We await Enyeama’s comment this week. 🙂 

Enyeama, Ahmed Musa nominated for 2015 CAF African Footballer of the Year Award

Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa and Vincent Enyeama have for the second time been nominated for the 2015 CAF African Footballer of the Year Award. Other footballers who also made the list were Andre Ayew , Yaya Toure and  32 others.
The 37-man list of nominees was released by CAF on Sunday. The list will be whittled down to 10 in November, and then pruned down to 5 and finally 3. The current winner of the prize is Ivorian footballer, Yaya Toure who has won it 4 times (3 consecutive times).
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