Emmanuel Emenike
The crisis rocking the nation's senior national team has taken
a turn for the worse as Nigerian international player, Emmanuel Emenike
announced his retirement from the Super Eagles.
According to Premium Times, the striker who currently plays for Al
Ain of Dubai on loan from Fenerbahçe took to his Instagram page on
Monday night, October 19, to announce his withdrawal from the Senior
national team.
Emenike said: “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.”
According to the player, the national team belongs to no one and therefore, no one should be threatened.
“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.
No comments :
Post a Comment