Vincent Enyeama, widely regarded as Nigeria’s greatest goalkeeper of all time, is mourning the loss of his father, Philip Enyeama.
The retired Super Eagles shot-stopper announced the sad news on Instagram, where he shared a post showing him posing with his late dad. Enyeama, now an orphan, expressed his grief with a heartfelt caption accompanying a video of him and his father playing a game of Table Tennis.
“To God be the glory for a life well spent, you were the reason a lot of people achieved what they achieved. You were selfless and generous,” Enyeama wrote, paying tribute to his father’s impactful life.
Although Enyeama did not provide specific details surrounding his father’s passing, he eulogized him for his selflessness and generosity, highlighting how his father stood in for many and fought for others to achieve their dreams.
Vincent Enyeama, who is Nigeria’s second most-capped player ever, has been back in his homeland after concluding his playing career in France with Lille in 2018. The loss of his father adds to the pain of losing his mother, Lucy Enyeama, who passed away in 2015.
This loss comes as a significant blow for the 41-year-old goalkeeper, who continues to be celebrated for his remarkable career and contributions to Nigerian football.
