Akpeyi replaces Enyeama in South Africa
Nigeria captain and goal keeper Vincent Enyeama will not be part of the international friendly match to be played against South Africa billed for Nelspruit on Sunday as a result of an injury he had during Thursday evening's training session at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo.
Enyeama got his record equaling 100th cap on Wednesday in the Super Eagles 1-0 home defeat to the Cranes of Uganda but the captain won’t be available to break the record he jointly holds with former skipper Joseph Yobo against the Bafana Bafana on Sunday.
Media officer of the national team Toyin Ibitoye said in a statement :
“Enyeama will not be travelling with the team because he sustained a back injury and has been excused from the journey while Daniel Akpeyi of Warri Wolves will serve as his replacement. We don’t want him to aggravate his back complaints and it was among the reasons why he won’t be going to South Africa,”
Ibitoye also noted that the team would miss the invaluable experience of Enyeama but assured that Nigeria won’t be disgraced in Nelspruit on Sunday.
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