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Why I stopped watching Nigeria’s national team’s matches – Enyeama

Enyeama, who once played a pivotal role as the nation’s goalkeeper, shed light on feeling marginalized and disrespected by the NFF, leading to his disengagement from actively following the national team’s matches.

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Ex-Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has disclosed the reasons behind his decision to stop watching Nigeria’s national football team.

The former first-choice goalkeeper, highly regarded for his skills, expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment he received from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), likening it to being treated as a discarded item.

Enyeama, who once played a pivotal role as the nation’s goalkeeper, shed light on feeling marginalized and disrespected by the NFF, leading to his disengagement from actively following the national team’s matches.

The goalkeeper, known for his exceptional contributions to Nigerian football, lamented that the treatment he got made it difficult for him to maintain a connection with the team he had once proudly represented.

The revelation brings attention to the challenges faced by former players and raises questions about the relationship between players and the football federations.

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