Legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has revealed that he is willing to return to the Super Eagles fold as a goalkeeper coach if he gets the opportunity, Soccernet.ng reports.
Enyeama is one of the greatest ever goalkeepers in the history of the national team. He is also one of the most successful players to grace the Super Eagles.
The 41-year-old shot-stopper had 101 appearances for Nigeria before his controversial retirement in 2015 after an altercation with former Super Eagles boss Sunday Oliseh.
Since then, Enyeama has been out of the Super Eagles fold. The only time he fully came out to show support to the team was during the last African Cup of Nations when they reached the final.
However, in a recent interview with Lagos Talks, Enyeama has revealed that he is willing to return to the team if he is called upon.
“Becoming a goalkeeper coach, first of all, I'm not yet certified. If they want me to be like Zidane, who was not yet certified, but Real Madrid had faith in him, it can happen,” Enyeama said.
“I don't have a problem if they wake up tomorrow and say, Vincent, come and be part of the setup- I will gladly do it. I can never say no to my country, I have always said that.
“I can never say no to Nigeria. I will bring my experience over the years in Europe, and we will do it. But they have to call me first.”
Jose Peseiro brought in Nuno Carrapato, the goalkeeper coach at the AFCON and has left the position following the expiration of Peseiro's deal.
Enyeama could fancy his chances in the Super Eagles if the Nigeria Football Federation appoints a new coach. However, there are still other top names in Nigeria, like Ike Shorunmu and Abideen Baruwa, who have served in that position in the past.
N.B: Would you like Vincent Enyeama to make a return to the Super Eagles team? Leave your comments below
nff should give the coaching position to our own indigenous people. goal keeper coach should be Vincent Enyeama. All the coaching staff in the national team should be our own indigenous people.
he is qualified. he can do it.
The best thing is for Vincent Eyeanma to remain the hero and maintain the status else. He could lost the status of a hero if he decided to return. Peter Rufai retired and forced his way back to France 98 and ended up being the worst goal keeper of the tournament. Bros respect yourself so all your hard work of time past won’t be erased with shame.
not as a player but a coach…read again Sir.
He’s not coming back as a goal keeper but a goal keeper coach
I believe, he can do it kos he is a great goalkeeper with much experience
I support the opinion of an indigenous coach cos even the Ivory coast that we lost the trophy to became stronger and better yet with an indigenous assistant coach we have a lot of Talented people who can fit in that position.
He’s one of our best keepers. He surely deserves to be. Vin is our perfect candidate in that keeping area, certified or not certified!