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10 Amazing Facts About Vincent Enyeama by Onyi42(m): 3:13pm On May 03, 2015
1. He is the second Super Eagles player and
first goalkeeper in Nigeria to earn a 100 caps
for Nigeria.

2. He has conceded six goals in a game twice in
his career so far. His first, and previously only
such experience, was on August 22, 2003 when
his former club, Enyimba, suffered a 6-1
hammering at the hands of Egyptian club,
Ismaily, in the CAF Champions League.
The second time he conceded six goals was
against PSG in a Ligue 1 game. EVER SINCE
THAT FIXTURE, HE HAS FAILED TO POST A
COMMENT ON HIS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM
@viny2908, ON INSTAGRAM.

3. Enyeama has featured for the Super Eagles
in three World Cups. Japan /Korea 2002; South
Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014. He has conceded
ten goals in seven appearances at the World
Cup stage.

4. In 2013–14 Ligue 1 season, the Eagles
skipper came within 114 minutes of equaling
Gaëtan Huard's Ligue 1 goalkeeping record, of
playing 1,176 minutes without conceding a goal
set in 1993.

5. He has featured for the Super Eagles in five
African Nations Cup tournaments. Winning the
title once in 2013 and finishing third in 2004,
2006, 2010.

6. He has only played for seven clubs since he
began his career. Ibom Stars 56 (1),Enyimba
100(10),Iwuanyanwu Nationale 36 (0),Bnei
Yehuda 56 (0),Hapoel Tel Aviv 113(9),Lille
65(0) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (loan)27(0).

7. In 2004, Enyeama was involved in a car
accident in Uyo, in which two motorcycle
passengers were killed. The driver of the car
of which Enyeama was in, was left in critical
condition but the shot-stopper came out with
bruises even though the car somersaulted
twice as it swerved to try and avoid the
motorbike.

8. He is being kitted by Adidas and he has a car
collection of a Bentley, a Range Rover
Evoque and Chrysler in his garage.

9. He is blessed with three kids, a boy and two
charming girls.

10. He told a lie that he was injured when the
Nigerian Football Federation told the players
there will be no appearance fee for the
international friendly against South Africa,
after the loss to Uganda in Uyo.
Re: 10 Amazing Facts About Vincent Enyeama by BeeBeeOoh(m): 3:15pm On May 03, 2015
11. The rate at which he saves ball from entering goal post, he might as well save relationship(s) or marriage(s)..
Re: 10 Amazing Facts About Vincent Enyeama by Tattooboy: 3:24pm On May 03, 2015
Glory to God for NO 7
No 10: that was wise. NFF fit embezle money but no fit pay players.

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