Abuja – Super Eagles number one
goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, on Tuesday thanked Nigerians for their support
which made it possible for him to be named the best African Player in the
French League I season.
This is contained in a statement
issued by Ben Alaiya, the Super Eagles Media Officer in Abuja.
Vincent Enyeama
It quoted the goalkeeper as saying
that “he is delighted that he was picked as Africa’s best player in France and
has been totally enthralled by the huge support of Nigerians over the award’’.
The statement said Enyeama assured
Nigerians that he would not fail the country during the 2014 World Cup in
Brazil.
“Now the leagues are almost over
across the world and all of us have a new focus, which is the World Cup, we
will go there and enjoy ourselves and also excel for ourselves and the country.
“I can’t wait for the World Cup to
start,’’ it quoted him as saying.
It said that Enyeama, who is the
goalkeeper of Lille Metropole FC of France, noted that he was optimistic of
Nigeria’s chances of excelling at the World Cup.
The statement said he prayed God to
help him replicate his performance in his club at the Mundial.
“God has always been the greatest
supporter I have, He (God) has always been there for me when I needed support
and He has continued to inspire me to greater heights.
“Apart from that, the support I get
from my family and Nigerians have been massive inspiration to me.
“I pray that the World Cup will be a
crowning glory for me, the team and all Nigerians,’’ it said. (NAN)
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