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On the occasion of his 42nd birthday, CAF chose an epic performance to celebrate Super Eagles legend Vincent Enyeama.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) marked the 42nd birthday of Nigerian football legend Vincent Enyeama by commemorating his extraordinary performance in the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final match against Tunisia.
Enyeama, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, wrote his name in AFCON history with an unprecedented feat of saving four penalties in a single match.
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His heroics included one penalty save during regular time and three more in the ensuing shootout, proving instrumental in Nigeria's victory over the then-reigning champions.
The thrilling encounter in Port Said ended 1-1 after extra time, with Victor Nsofor Obinna scoring for Nigeria and Karem Haggui equalising for Tunisia.
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The deadlock led to a nail-biting penalty shootout where Enyeama's impressive ability from 12 yards truly shone for the Super Eagles.
Nigeria overcame an early setback in the shootout after Joseph Yobo's missed opener and Ayila Yussuf's attempt hit the crossbar, with Enyeama's crucial saves against Adel Chedli and Selim Benachour keeping Nigeria's hopes alive.
The Nigerian goalkeeper whose son has taken over from him as a goalkeeper even scored a penalty himself, adding to the excitement of the moment.
The shootout reached its climax when Enyeama saved Riadh Bouazizi's weak effort, sealing a 6-5 victory for Nigeria and securing their place in the semi-finals.
Recognising this remarkable achievement, CAF shared on social media: "Saving a penalty mid-game is impressive? How about saving another 3 in the shootout that follows. Throwback to birthday boy Vincent Enyeama pulling the strings for @NGSuperEagles back in 2006."
This celebration not only honours Enyeama's birthday but also highlights one of the most memorable goalkeeping performances in African football history.
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The victory propelled Nigeria to the semi-finals, where they faced Ivory Coast, who went on to end the Super Eagles' journey after a 1-0 win.
Enyeama's extraordinary display of skill and nerve under pressure continues to be remembered as a defining moment in his illustrious career and a proud chapter in Nigerian football history.
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