Nigerian Goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama's mother has passed away and it is the reason for his opting out of the Nigeria game against the Taifa Stars
Vincent Enyeama
Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama who recently pulled out of Nigeria's match against Tanzania for the African Cup of nations qualifications has finally given his reason.
According to the prolific goalkeeper of Lille in the French league, he lost his mother and needs sometime to mourn the loss. This occurred hours after Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh told media that the goalkeeper opted out of the Super Eagles ahead of their trip to Tanzania without an excuse.
The 101-capped Enyeama posted a message on his Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon apologizing to Nigeria fans but fell short of stating the reason for his absence.
“So sorry I won't make it out there to wear this shirt,” Enyeama wrote alongside an artist’s impression of him in a Nigeria jersey.
“So sorry that I won't be standing there singing the anthem of my sweet NIGERIA. #WEARENIGERIA.
“I wish that this darkness didn't come in daylight. I wish that I could turn back the hand of time. I wish,I just wish that I could take away this pain. Let the rain wash away this pain,” the bereaved player concluded.