Vincent Enyeama, the former shot-stopper for the Super Eagles, has unveiled the reasons behind his prolonged disengagement from Nigerian football, citing mistreatment as the primary catalyst.
In an exclusive interview with Hotsportsng, Enyeama expressed deep-seated grievances, stating, “I’ve not been following Nigerian football since the day I left the national team; with due respect, I was treated like a piece of used material. So, I put up a block between me and the national team.”
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The former Lille goalkeeper revealed that the extent of the perceived mistreatment was profound enough to create a significant emotional distance. “It’s now that I’m beginning to follow what is going on, but I put a stop to watching the national team because I was deeply hurt,” he added.
Enyeama acknowledged a current shift in his perspective but emphasized the enduring impact of the hurtful experiences. “I’ve moved and changed chapters. I can’t say much about the national team or the goalkeeping position because I’m not watching them,” he explained.
Despite the disappointment, success has been achieved by Enyeama as a businessman after retiring from his football career.
His interest in estate management, even while actively playing football, has been cited as a factor that helped in building up his hotel business.
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He went ahead to encourage the younger generation, emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset in achieving success.
He expressed the truth that negativity cannot lead to positive outcomes, highlighting the principle that positive energy attracts positivity while negative energy attracts negativity.
“I encourage the young ones to stay true to themselves, believe in their dreams, believe in their future, never give up, Fight for it.” Vincent Enyeama said.
The goalkeeper’s revelations provide a glimpse into the complexities and challenges faced by players in the realm of international football.
Enyeama’s choice to cut off connections with Nigerian football shows how he felt treated badly. It’s a part of his career that still feels emotional.
As fans and football enthusiasts grapple with this revelation, the narrative surrounding Enyeama’s legacy takes on new dimensions, raising questions about the treatment of players beyond the pitch.
