Enyeama apologises for behaviour
Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, September 9th, 2011
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has apologised to his nation after last week’s spat with coach Samson Siasia. Along with John Mikel Obi and Victor Anichebe, Enyeama had rowed about the team’s mode of travel to Madagascar. A furious Siasia then dropped Enyeama for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, stressing that his act of indiscipline was totally unacceptable.
But yesterday, Enyeama said sorry while insisting that his travel plan concerns were ‘completely misunderstood’.
“My concerns were over safety, comfort and a better treatment in team’s preparation,” the former Hapoel Tel Aviv man told BBC Sport.
Mikel, Enyeama and Anichebe“What I said and how I went about it probably didn’t go down well with some people – but that was me.
“I raised a very sensitive issue, a selfless one in the best interest of the team, but was told of its bad timing.
“I felt it was something that was dealt with in-house (but) unfortunately it has been blown out of proportion in the media.
“I apologise to the coach, officials and to my colleagues, in particular, and to the nation in general for all that has happened.
“I am very sad about this situation – that I am being considered undisciplined by the Nigerian people.
“It was never intended to disrespect the coach or create mutiny within the team as portrayed. So I say sorry for that.”
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