Odegbami names Enyeama as Nigeria’s top goalkeeper
Former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has picked Vincent Enyeama as the best goalkeeper to have played for Nigeria. Speaking on the Play Zone podcast, Odegbami compared Enyeama with Emmanuel Okala and Best Ogedegbe, praising each for their unique strengths. He highlighted Enyeama’s intelligence and composure as key qualities. Odegbami also recalled his experiences playing alongside Okala and Ogedegbe during Nigeria’s historic football moments.
Match highlights
- Segun Odegbami rated Vincent Enyeama above Emmanuel Okala and Best Ogedegbe as Nigeria’s best goalkeeper.
- He described Okala as intimidating and a great presence in goal, while Ogedegbe was praised for his versatility and skill.
- Odegbami played with Okala and Ogedegbe when Nigeria won their first Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil in 1980.
- Enyeama made his national team debut in May 2002 and earned 101 caps before retiring in 2015.
- Enyeama was also part of the Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013.
