Joseph Dosu Missing as Vincent Enyeama, Peter Rufai Ranked in Top 10 Super Eagles Goalkeepers of All Time

Joseph Dosu Missing as Vincent Enyeama, Peter Rufai Ranked in Top 10 Super Eagles Goalkeepers of All Time

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
  • Vincent Enyeama has been ranked as the best Super Eagles goalkeeper ever, according to a report
  • The former Nigerian international made 101 appearances for Nigeria between 2002 and 2015 and won AFCON in 2013
  • Second on the list is the legendary Peter Rufai who captained Nigeria to their first ever FIFA World Cup appearance in 1994

Former Nigerian international Vincent Enyeama has emerged No.1 in the top ten goalkeepers who ever featured for the Super Eagles.

The former Enyimba of Aba shot-stopper amassed 101 appearances for Nigeria between 2002 and 2015, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013.

During his stint at French club Lille, Enyeama set a record as the most outstanding goalkeeper in their history, having made 164 appearances in all competitions.

Vincent Enyeama , Super Eagles, Goalkeeper
Vincent Enyeama has been ranked Nigeria's best goalkeeper ever. Photo: Jean Catuffe
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He kept a staggering club record of 11 consecutive clean sheets for the side, which earned him the 2014 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé, an award given to the best African player in Ligue 1.

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Peter Rufai is right behind Enyeama, as he was one of the first Nigerian goalkeepers to play in Europe when he joined Belgian side Lokeren in 1986, and his international career spanned 15 years.

He was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 before he then captained Nigeria at the World Cup the same year.

Shooting Stars icon Best Ogedengbe is the third on the list as he was part of the Ibadan-based club during their glory years in the 1970s.

Ogedegbe inspired the ‘Oluyole Warriors’ to league and cup successes and their glorious African Cup Winners Cup campaign.

He was famous for his impressive performances in goal as he also takes penalties for himself. Best Ogedengbe conceded just once as Nigeria won her first Nations Cup in 1980.

Below are the top 10 Nigerian goalkeepers as ranked by GOAL:

10. Wilfred Agbonavbare

9. Alloy Agu

8. Inua Rigogo

7. Ike Shorunmu

6. Peter Fregene

5. Sam Ibiam

4. Emmanuel Okala

3. Best Ogedegbe

2. Peter Rufai

1. Vincent Enyeama

Francis Uzoho apologises over World Cup miss

Sports Brief earlier reported that Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has taken to social media to apologise to Nigerians after the 3-time African Champions failed to qualify for the World Cup.

The 23-year-old was heavily criticized by fans as many felt he misjudged Thomas Partey's shot with the error gifting the Ghanaians a precious away goal.

Nigeria failed to qualify for a 4th consecutive World Cup after the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by the Black Stars at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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