From the city of Aba, to the warmth of the Bloomfield stadium in Israel, to the North part of France with Lille. One man seems to have been ...
From the city of Aba, to the warmth of the Bloomfield stadium in Israel, to the North part of France with Lille. One man seems to have been living the dream outside the spotlight.
Recently been honored by Goal as Nigerian player of the year, the Lille shot stopper couldn’t have asked for more, but there is Prospect for more as age 32 has just been shortlisted for the CAF player of the year alongside three times winner Yaya Toure and Gabon’s Aubameyang.
Here are three reasons i believe Enyeama should end up CAF player of the year
1. PROVEN TRACK RECORD
From Nigerian premier league winner in 2001, 2002, 2003, to CAF Champions League winner in 2003 and 2004. All the way to to the Israeli premier league in 2010 and 2013, then the Israeli state cup in 2010 and 2011.
To winning the AFCON in 2013. To personal awards such as CAF Champions league player of the season in 2004, to Footballer of the year in Israel 2009. This man has simply triumphed on every ground he has stood.
2 .HE Is A GOALKEEPER
Yes, as funny as it sounds, how big does it get for a goalie in this continent?
Last I remember was Bruce Grobbelaar and that was some donkey years ago, even with all the heroics of El-Hadary he still wasn't honored with the award.
I believe it is time for this to change.
3. THE TOURE EFFECT
Sadly the game of football on a continental level is still crawling, therefore it is important that we send the right message to the rest of the world, so we giving one man the player of the year for the fourth time in a roll would be a disaster to the continent.
This is not a backlash on Toure or me trying to undermine his visible potential, this is me showing concern for the game of football on the continental level.
Neither am i saying that we should just give it to Enyeama on this reason, but over the years the opposition Mr Toure has had for this award have been crumbs compared to Yaya Toure but finally we have someone worthy of this Honor, and thus this factor should make it an easier decision for all voting parties.
This is my view on the matter at hand, lets know yours , drop a comment below