The backbone of the 2013 AFCON winning Super Eagles has crumbled futhermore, following the retirement of goal keeper, Vincent Enyeama, Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike early this morning announced his retirement from international football at the age of 28.
The Al Ain player who was top scorer at the 2014 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa took the decision for peace to reign in the Super Eagles where he felt should neither be a ‘family house’ nor a ‘threat zone’ to any individual.
Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Emenike took to his instagram page an hour ago to announce he is quitting the national team.
His words below…
“No more Eagles career! “After 5 great years, I am happy to announce that I have put full-stop to my Nationa team career for the sake of national peace. Its a pleasure for me to have played for this great country. I never regretted it and I think its the best time to end it. Millions thanks to all the fans who have been very supportive during the good and bad times. I am very proud of my performance, I am proud of my team mates and I am very proud of the nation called ‘Nigeria’. My AFCON gold medal is a sign of great achievement, My AFCON topscorer award speaks a lot about my commitment and dedication to the team. Super Eagles is a camp not a family house, and it shouldn’t be a threat zone for any individual. I have done according to our national anthem. “All my dreams came true in the national team, I dreamt to win Nations Cup for Nigeria after 20-years, I dreamt to played at the World Cup as well as to make a name for myself… In the space of five years, I got them. I’m a winner! “For every dissapointing fans, maybe due to my inability to re-establish my goal scoring instinct for Super Eagles, I will like to say I’m sorry but the ones I had scored counted well for the team. As long as Nigeria remains, you and I will always remember the name ‘Emenike’. “Finally, I am happy to make a bow and continue supporting the team everytime. Up Eagles, God Bless Nigeria!