Joseph Yobo congratulates Vincent Enyeama ahead of his 100 caps feat

Tomiwa Babalola

Former Super Eagles striker, Joseph Yobo has rated Nigeria's first choice goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama as one of the best in the world, saying he deserved it because he started on the bench and fought his way to the very top.

The Lille of France goalkeeper is on the verge of becoming the second Nigerian player to reach a 100 caps for the nation's senior national team when the Eagles clash against the Cranes of Uganda on the 25th of March.

As it stands, the current Super Eagles skipper has appeared for the national team 99 times and 2 games have been scheduled for the month of March which may take his tally to 101 games, if he played the two games against Uganda and South Africa.

"I am very happy for Enyeama, congratulations to him. He’s a great goalkeeper. He has his time. We took a different route. He had to start from the bench, coming off and fighting for his place before he became a super regular. I started and just continued. 

We started about the same time so I’m very happy that he’s matching the record and I hope he can break all the records because he deserves it."

"On his day he’s a top goalkeeper. He had his moment when he was in and out of the squad and we struggled with communication. But the period that we played together consistently we had a great time. On his day he can match any top goalkeeper in the world. 

He can make those unbelievable saves. And when you think 'no we are conceding' he’ll stand his ground make some amazing saves. He shows up when you need him."

"It’s always good to have a good understanding between the shot-stopper and the defenders. He’s very experienced as well and that’s a big edge. I keep saying to the coaches, you need to keep your older players and experienced players as long as you can to influence team positively because when you take them out at the wrong time it could break the young ones who look up to them for guidance and confidence.

"It’s always difficult for players to achieve that but goalkeepers stay longer. He’s a great guy and a great goalkeeper and I hope that he can go on and achieve all the record he wishes," said Yobo. supersport