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Super Eagles
goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama’s days with Hapoel Tel Aviv are definitely
numbered following his performance for the Israeli side in the UEFA
Champions League.

This was the
opinion of former Nigerian goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala, who can’t just
see a reason why the former Enyimba and Heartland shot stopper
continues to be ignored by Europe’s top club sides despite proving
himself overtime at the top level.

Enyeama emerged as
one of the stars of the last World Cup in South Africa where he saved
the Super Eagles from embarrassing losses, especially against Argentina.

But despite being linked with a host of club sides both during and after the World Cup,

Enyeama remained stuck with the Israeli league champions.

“At the World Cup he was outstanding,” said Okala, who is regarded as one of the best Nigerian goalkeepers of all-time.

“He made some
wonderful saves and displayed maturity that is not so common with
goalkeepers of today, so it came as a surprise to me that he is still
playing in Israel even after all he did at the World Cup.”

From World Cup to Champions League

Enyeama has since
followed up on his World Cup heroics with even more splendid displays
in the UEFA Champions League where his modest Israeli side came up
against the likes of French side Lyon and former European champions,
Portuguese side Benfica.

This past Tuesday,
the 28-year-old had a night to remember as he kept out the French
side’s lauded attack time and again in a game in a game that ended in a
two-all draw.

“He was very good
in that match,” continued the Rangers legend. “He single-handedly
prevented their opponents from winning that match.

“And with that kind of performance, along with his performance in
other matches, I see him leaving Israel as early as January,” added
Okala referring to the transfer window which reopens in January.