He has truly emerged as the new star of African football!
In a remarkable feat, the Lille goalkeeper made headlines by reaching the 55th minute mark in the match against Olympique de Marseille, completing an astounding 1000 minutes without conceding a goal in the current Ligue 1 season. What’s even more impressive is that he maintained a clean sheet for the entire game, securing three crucial points for his team with a late goal from Nolan Roux.
This accomplishment surpasses the records of notable goalkeepers like Salvatore Sirigu (949 minutes) and Jean-Luc Ettori (899 minutes). Vincent Enyeama now stands at an impressive 1035 minutes of invincibility, just 142 minutes away from breaking Gaétan Huard’s record of 92/93 with Bordeaux. The Mastiffs are set to face Bordeaux next weekend in Ligue 1, leaving Enyeama with only 141 minutes, equivalent to one and a half matches, to achieve this historic milestone.
His outstanding performance has earned him the spotlight on the front page of Team in France, accompanied by glowing comments. In a time when the focus is not on Yaya Touré, Enyeama’s stellar performance positions him as a rising football star.
The question arises: Could he be named the best footballer of the year? Notably, he also secured victory in the African Cup of Nations (CAN) with Nigeria, contributing to their qualification for the 2014 Brazil World Cup. A poll is underway to determine this, although Yaya Touré currently leads. Enyeama remains humble amidst the praise, emphasizing that his focus is on achieving results with the team rather than personal statistics.
This season, Enyeama has saved an impressive 33 shots on target, making him seemingly impervious. Other renowned goalkeepers have acknowledged his excellence, yet Enyeama remains grounded, expressing his dedication to the team’s success and downplaying the significance of statistics. OptaJean even highlights his unbeatable streak, having stopped the last 33 shots on target in Ligue 1.
