Former Tremendous Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has verified Sunday Oliseh’s declare that strain from Nigerian journalists was a major think about his resolution to depart the nationwide group.
Emmanuel Emenike, who made his debut for the Tremendous Eagles in 2010 throughout a pleasant sport in opposition to Sierra Leone, grew to become an important participant for Nigeria.
His contributions have been key within the group’s success on the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the place Nigeria emerged victorious. Over his worldwide profession, Emenike made 35 appearances, scoring eight targets and offering six assists.
In a current interview, former Tremendous Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh talked about that Emenike retired from worldwide soccer as a result of he struggled to deal with the relentless criticism from the media. Emenike, by a submit on his Instagram account, supported Oliseh’s narrative, expressing his frustration with the media’s remedy.
“I used to be respectful, humble and gave every little thing for Naija (Nigeria) however you may by no means fulfill everybody,” Emenike wrote. “Journalists did a lot harm. I used to be by no means beloved and I do know this due to the issues they put out about me. The love for my nation was my driving power.”
There have been rumors suggesting that Sunday Oliseh, who was the pinnacle coach of the Tremendous Eagles on the time, had pressured Emenike to retire. Nevertheless, Oliseh denied these allegations, asserting that Emenike made the choice independently. Emenike ended his worldwide profession on the age of 28, two years after his vital contributions to the nationwide group.