He is the most capped player in Nigeria's history and Nigeria rate him highly over the likes of Peter Rufai or Ike Shorumu.
His retirement from international duty was shocking for Nigerians who knew the 33 year old had at least another four years to continue to deliver game saving performances for the Super Eagles.
Enyeama confidentially told a reporter that he quit the team after Oliseh called up Alampasu as a possible replacement.
What makes the Lille so endearing to Nigerians? Is it his persona, social media relationships, his top quality performances or the fact that he is the closest Nigeria has when it comes to world class players?
What will the Lille man be most remembered for with the Eagles?
He made his debut against Kenya in May 2002, Enyeama was selected for the 2002 FIFA World Cup as a cover for Ike Shorunmu. He made his competitive debut in that tournament, keeping a clean sheet against England in the third group match.
He went on to feature in the 2010 and 2014 world cups and represented Nigeria at the 2004, 2006, 2010, 2013 Africa cup of Nations. Thats thirteen years of service.
He has beat of competition from the likes of Austin Ejide, Dele Aiyenugba to remain number one. He famously kept Lionel Messi at bay in the 2010 world cup with six astonishing saves as Nigeria was defeated 1 -0 .
He lifted the 2013 nations cup with the Super Eagles but he would also give Greece the incentive to beat Nigeria at the 2010 world cup as he was at fault for Torosidis opening goal. The Greeks won 2-1 on that day. Sani Keita famously earn a uselessred card while Yakubu Aiyegbeni forgot where the post was.
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