Vincent Enyeama has made history for himself by becoming the first Nigeria to win such a wonderful award in france, by winning the Marc Vivien Foe award for the best African Player in Ligue 1 on Monday.
This makes him the first Nigerian, the first goalkeeper and first player from English speaking Africa countries to be named France’s Ligue 1 African player of the season.
The 31-year-old, who is set to feature at the World Cup finals for his country in June, has played all 37-championship games for his club Lille this season conceding just 25 goals.
Vincent Enyeama has helped Lille to qualify for one of Europe elite league that is available in so many years.
He would be making his third world cup appearance for Nigeria, after helping Niheria to win the nation cup in south Africa in 2013 being the captain of the team to the tourney.
Enyeama who succeeds Borussia Dortmund’s Gabonese international striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who won it after a successful season with St Etienne last season.
The award is voted on by 60 journalists from all branches of the French media.
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