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'Words can't describe how I feel' Super Eagles skipper on 100th caps for Nigeria

The Super Eagles skipper reveals his excitement ahead of his 100th cap for Nigeria and advises Nigeria to start searching for replacement
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Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama has revealed that he is happy and proud as he is set to hit 100 caps for Nigeria.

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Vincent Enyeama is set to get his 100th cap undefined scheduled for Thursday, March 26.

In an interview with the Nigerian Football Federation's media team which was made available on Sound Cloud, the France based goalkeeper thanked God for his new achievement and revealed that it was nothing he had ever dreamt off.

"I want to thank God; this is not something that I dreamt off, I never dreamt of this. Words can't describe how I feel," Vincent Enyeama said in the interview.

The Nigerian -Bolivia friendly will be played at Nest of Champions stadium at the Uyo which is the hometown of the goalkeeper.

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He expressed excitement at the opportunity to get his 100th cap at his home town and in front of his family.

"That is what makes it a beauty," he said.

"Playing the 100th game in Uyo makes it feel more great. I thank God for that," he said.

Vincent Enyeama also named the 2010 World Cup match against Argentina as his most memorable match in a Super Eagles Jersey.

"In that match, I was against the best player () on earth; I  guess that is why people remember the match so well," Enyeama said.

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The Lille of France shot stopper also advised Nigeria to start grooming the next generation of goalkeepers as the clock keeps winding down on his Super Eagles career.

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