Goalkeeper's wife backs his retirement decision

Steve Dede 21:02 - 08 October 2015

Vincent Enyeama's wife took to her Instagram to back her husband's decision to quit the national team

Vincent Enyeama's decision to quit the Super Eagles has been endorsed by his other half, wife, Promise.

Enyeama took to his Instagram account earlier in the day to announce his decision to quit the Super Eagles after his row with Sunday Oliseh.

His wife, Promise took to her Instagram account to endorse his decision calling him a hero.

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"Yes! You did well! Hold your head up high my love! I'm so proud of you and your dedicated service to your fatherland for 13 good years," Promise wrote on Insatagram.

"I have witnessed your passion and commitment firsthand. You spent sleepless nights just to analyze every goal you conceded, even if there was nothing you could do to save them.

"You played through injuries, pains and fatigue. You took the bullets of unjust criticisms, biased and false reporting/information, just to let peace reign.

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"You missed important family moments to honor national call-ups. Thank God for the opportunity/privilege to serve the nation. Thank God for the strength/skill to carry out your duties.

"Thank God for all the memories( good and bad). You leave as a hero. You bow out as a legend. Our children, grandchildren and future generations will hear and speak of your great deeds."\