Promise, wife of deposed Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama has reacted to her husband’s retirement from international football with the Super Eagles.
Mrs. Enyeama took to her Instagram page on Thursday to eulogise her husband’s meritorious service to the nation throughout his 13 years as first-choice goalkeeper of Nigeria.
“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,” she said. “I have witnessed your passion and commitment firsthand.”
Furthermore, she noted: “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.
“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.
Thanking God for the illustrious career her husband has had in the green-white-green jersey, Mrs Enyeama declared: “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.
“God bless you my husband.
“God bless Nigeria.”