Posted on: 04:34 Tue, 20 Oct 2015



Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has announced his retirement from Nigeria after five years.

The 28-year old shared the sad news
on his Instagram page:

“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. 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.”

His retirement comes after sources
revealed that Super Eagles coach
Sunday Oliseh was disappointed in
the player and was planning to drop
him from next month’s world cup
qualifying match against Swaziland.

The Fenerbahçe striker scored 16
times in 35 appearances while on
International duty.

Will Nigeria miss Emenike?