"It was not an easy decision," Nigerian forward says

Following his sudden retirement from international football, Nigeria forward, Emmanuel Emenike spoke to BBC, saying:

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“It was not an easy decision. I didn’t think my international career would come to a sudden end, but that is life.Sometimes it’s better to remove yourself from an environment that doesn’t suit you mentally and physically, this is what I have done.I also felt it was important that people hear directly from me to avoid a funny twist to the story.I wish to thank the coaches who gave me a chance, fellow players and in particular big thanks to all my fans for their unconditional support.”

Emenike announced his retirement on Instagram, sending shock waves across the Nigerian Football Federation.