Top 3 Nigerian goalkeepers of all time

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#1 Vincent Enyeama

LOSC Lille v Grasshopper Club - UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round: Second Leg
LOSC Lille v Grasshopper Club - UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round: Second Leg

Vincent Enyeama is arguably the most decorated Nigerian goalkeeper of all time. The 37-year old took over from where Ike Shorunmu left off, to lead Nigeria to their first African Cup of Nation Championship since 1994. He represented Nigeria in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and multiple editions of the Africa Cup of Nations between 2004 and 2013.

The former Nigerian skipper captained his team to the 2013 African Cup of Nations victory in South Africa, where they defeated Burkina Faso by a 1-0 scoreline. His illustrious career for the Super Eagles is best explained by the 101 caps he had for the national team. Apart from his tremendous achievement of equalling Joseph Yobo as the most capped Nigerian in history, Enyeama enjoyed success at club level too.

He starred for Israel side Hapoel Tel Aviv, where his impressive performances between the sticks caught the attention of French club Lille. After staying at Hapoel Tel Aviv for five years where he won the League title, he sealed a move to Lille. In his time in France, he registered an impressive 11 consecutive clean sheets, as he came close to equalling the Ligue 1 goalkeeping record.

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