AFCON Greats: Vincent Enyeama Ranked Third Among Goalkeepers With Most Clean Sheets
Former Super Eagles captain and legendary goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has been ranked joint third on the all-time list of goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Enyeama recorded an impressive 10 clean sheets across his AFCON appearances, placing him alongside Côte d’Ivoire icon Alain Gouaméné and Morocco international Yassine Bounou on the prestigious list. At the top of the rankings is Egypt’s legendary shot-stopper Essam El Hadary, who leads with 14 clean sheets, while former Ivory Coast goalkeeper Boubacar Copa sits second with 11 shutouts.
The ranking of goalkeepers with the most AFCON clean sheets is as follows: Essam El Hadary of Egypt with 14, Boubacar Copa of Côte d’Ivoire with 11, Vincent Enyeama of Nigeria with 10, Alain Gouaméné of Côte d’Ivoire with 10, and Yassine Bounou of Morocco with 10.
Enyeama featured in five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, representing Nigeria in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2013. Over these editions, he built a reputation as one of the most dependable goalkeepers on the continent, renowned for his reflexes, leadership, penalty-saving ability, and consistency on the biggest stage.
His presence between the posts played a major role in Nigeria’s defensive solidity during that era, particularly in knockout matches where his experience and composure often proved decisive. Enyeama’s AFCON journey yielded four bronze medals in 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010, highlighting Nigeria’s sustained competitiveness during his time with the national team.
The crowning moment of his international career came in 2013, when he captained the Super Eagles to AFCON glory in South Africa. That triumph not only ended Nigeria’s 19-year wait for continental silverware but also cemented Enyeama’s status as one of the finest goalkeepers the country has ever produced.
This latest recognition further reinforces Vincent Enyeama’s enduring legacy in African football, placing him firmly among the greatest goalkeepers to have ever featured at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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