Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has said that he will retire from the national team after the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

Enyeama, who was speaking in Abuja on Monday said that it was important for him to give room for upcoming goalkeepers to develop themselves.

The national team captain said; “I can’t keep doing the same thing forever; there is going to be a time I have to stop and give it up to some other persons. I am the only face here since 2002, but 2017 Nations Cup finals will be my last game. I just said my target, anything can happen after,” he added.

Enyeama revealed that he had planned retiring after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup ofr Nations, but was prevented by the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, as well as his wife and pastor.

“I actually wanted to stop, it wasn’t a rumour. Nigeria is blessed with great goalkeepers, just that we need to give them confidence.

“Nobody gave me a chance when I started, I was a rookie also; I belt it up, I worked hard for it and became the big person that nobody wants to lose.”

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He has actually paid his dues in the National team and should be respected for that.
He should be honoured, a novelty match should be held in his honour.