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Vincent Enyeama is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is regarded as one of the greatest African goalkeepers of all time.
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Born 29 August 1982 · Q147172
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“I believe in God, I believe in the Bible, which says he chooses who he chooses,”
The Nation Newspaper: Vincent Enyeama
His son Godswill Enyeama signed for Lille academy in 2024.
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Was ranked the greatest African goalkeeper in history by the IFFHS
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Sporting News: Vincent Enyeama 'tired of playing for' Nigeria, says Peterside Idah
ESPN: Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh defends Vincent Enyeama decision
theScore: Vincent Enyeama announces retirement from Nigeria duty
ESPN: Nigeria keeper Vincent Enyeama announces international retirement
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Won award: King of the pitch Nigeria Pitch Awards (2014).
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Won award: Prix Marc-Vivien Foé (2013–14).
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Won award: Goalkeeper of the year Nigeria Pitch Awards (2014).
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Won award: Goal Nigeria Player of the Year (2014).
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Won award: Goalkeeper of the year Nigeria Pitch Awards (2013).
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Won: Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel-Aviv (2012–13).
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Won award: Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament (2013).
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Won: Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria (2013).
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Won award: UNFP Player of the Month (October 2013).
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Won award: UNFP Player of the Month (November 2013).
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Played for Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. (2012–2013) — 27 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won: Israel State Cup with Hapoel Tel-Aviv (2010–11).
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Played for Lille OSC (2011–2012) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won: Israel State Cup with Hapoel Tel-Aviv (2009–10).
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Won: Israeli Premier League with Hapoel Tel-Aviv (2009–10).
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Won award: Footballer of the Year in Israel (2009).
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Played for Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. (2007–2011) — 113 appearances, 9 goals.
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Played for Heartland F.C. (2005–2005) — 36 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. (2005–2007) — 56 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won award: Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament (2004).
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Won: CAF Champions League with Enyimba (2004).
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Won award: CAF Champions League Player of the Year (2004).
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Was involved in a car accident in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State southern Nigeria, in which two motorcycle passengers were killed
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Won: Nigerian Premier League with Enyimba (2003).
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Won award: CAF Champions League Player of the Year (2003).
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Won: CAF Champions League with Enyimba (2003).
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Won: Nigerian Premier League with Enyimba (2002).
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Played for Nigeria men's national football team (2002–2015) — 101 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won: Nigerian Premier League with Enyimba (2001).
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Played for Enyimba International F.C. (2001–2005).
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Of playing 1,176 minutes without conceding a goal
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Born 1982-08-29.
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