The Al Ain forward has decided to focus on his club
career after scoring 9 goals in 37 appearances for
the Super Eagles
Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike has announced his
retirement from international football at the age of 28,
becoming the second player after Vincent Enyeama to sign
out of the senior national team.
The Al Ain player who was top scorer at the 2013 Africa Cup
of Nations in South Africa took the decision for peace to
reign in the Super Eagles where he felt should not be a
‘family house’ or a ‘threat zone’ to any individual.
Reports had suggested that Emenike might be kicked out of
the Super Eagles setup no thanks to his poor form for the
country. He had struggled for goals since finding the back of
the net against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa during the 2014 Fifa
World Cup play-off in October 2013.
This might have forced him out of the team, bringing an end
to a Nigeria career that saw him play in one World Cup and
one Africa Cup of Nations where his four goals handed the
Super Eagles their third title as well as the topscorer’s
award.
He wrote on Instagram: “No more Eagles career! After five
great years, I am happy to announce that I have put full-
stop to my national team career for the sake of national
peace.”
“It’s a pleasure for me to have played for this great country.
I never regretted it and I think it’s the best time to end it.
Million thanks to all the fans who have been very supportive
during the good and bad times.
“I am very proud of my performance, I am proud of my team
mates and I am very proud of the nation called ‘Nigeria’. My
Afcon gold medal is a sign of great achievement, My Afcon
topscorer award speaks a lot about my commitment and
dedication to the team. Super Eagles is a camp not a family
house, and it shouldn’t be a threat zone for any individual.
“I have done according to our national anthem. All my
dreams came true in the national team, I dreamt (sic) to win
Nations Cup for Nigeria after 20-years, I dreamt (sic) to
played at the World Cup as well as to make a name for
myself… In the space of five years, I got them. I’m a winner!
“For every disappointing fans, maybe due to my inability to
re-establish my goal scoring instinct for Super Eagles, I will
like to say I’m sorry but the ones I had scored counted well
for the team.
”As long as Nigeria remains, you and I will always remember
the name ‘Emenike’. “Finally, I am happy to make a bow and
continue supporting the team every time,” he concluded.
Emenike will be fondly remembered for his rib cracking
missile against Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter final of the 2013
Afcon where the Eagles soared 2-1 at the Royal Bafokeng
Stadium, Rustenburg.
career after scoring 9 goals in 37 appearances for
the Super Eagles
Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike has announced his
retirement from international football at the age of 28,
becoming the second player after Vincent Enyeama to sign
out of the senior national team.
The Al Ain player who was top scorer at the 2013 Africa Cup
of Nations in South Africa took the decision for peace to
reign in the Super Eagles where he felt should not be a
‘family house’ or a ‘threat zone’ to any individual.
Reports had suggested that Emenike might be kicked out of
the Super Eagles setup no thanks to his poor form for the
country. He had struggled for goals since finding the back of
the net against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa during the 2014 Fifa
World Cup play-off in October 2013.
This might have forced him out of the team, bringing an end
to a Nigeria career that saw him play in one World Cup and
one Africa Cup of Nations where his four goals handed the
Super Eagles their third title as well as the topscorer’s
award.
He wrote on Instagram: “No more Eagles career! After five
great years, I am happy to announce that I have put full-
stop to my national team career for the sake of national
peace.”
“It’s a pleasure for me to have played for this great country.
I never regretted it and I think it’s the best time to end it.
Million thanks to all the fans who have been very supportive
during the good and bad times.
“I am very proud of my performance, I am proud of my team
mates and I am very proud of the nation called ‘Nigeria’. My
Afcon gold medal is a sign of great achievement, My Afcon
topscorer award speaks a lot about my commitment and
dedication to the team. Super Eagles is a camp not a family
house, and it shouldn’t be a threat zone for any individual.
“I have done according to our national anthem. All my
dreams came true in the national team, I dreamt (sic) to win
Nations Cup for Nigeria after 20-years, I dreamt (sic) to
played at the World Cup as well as to make a name for
myself… In the space of five years, I got them. I’m a winner!
“For every disappointing fans, maybe due to my inability to
re-establish my goal scoring instinct for Super Eagles, I will
like to say I’m sorry but the ones I had scored counted well
for the team.
”As long as Nigeria remains, you and I will always remember
the name ‘Emenike’. “Finally, I am happy to make a bow and
continue supporting the team every time,” he concluded.
Emenike will be fondly remembered for his rib cracking
missile against Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter final of the 2013
Afcon where the Eagles soared 2-1 at the Royal Bafokeng
Stadium, Rustenburg.
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