Lagos Fans Mobbed Emenike At Airport

EMMANUEL EMENIKE AFCON2013
GOLDEN BOOT WINNER
Goal hero of final round of the
World Cup qualification tie against
Ethiopia at the Addis Ababa stadium,
Emmanuel Emenike was mobbed by
football fans at the Muritala
Mohammed International Airport,
Lagos as he returned to his base in
Turkey.
Thanks to Emenike’s two goals in the
Nigeria’s 2-1 triumph over Ethiopia
last Sunday, October 13, Nigeria will
compete in the second leg set to be
held on November 16 in Calabar.
He arrived at the airport at about 9
p.m. with his escort, Emenike was
overwhelmed by his fans’ greetings.
Despite the tight security, they
surrounded him, and the footballer
was forced to give out cash and club
jerseys, while he made his way into
the departure lounge.
“I find joy playing for Nigeria and
making this people happy. Though
sometimes I get angry when things
are not in order, but I love playing
for this country at anytime,”
“I am not Super Eagles’ messiah. My
feat has been by the help of God, I
am just trying to make myself and
Nigerians happy.
“Goals can come from anybody, so I
count myself lucky when I do it for
my country and I intend to keep the
scoring form,” he said.
Asked why he didn’t celebrate as
expected after scoring both goals,
he said: “I don’t believe celebrating
in Addis Ababa is worth it because
the job is not concluded yet. We
played with a lot of pressure, we
were intimidated in so many ways
but I am happy we conquered our
fears,
“I will celebrate with Champagne
after the win in Calabar. I will bathe
the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
officials and the coaches with bottles
of Champagne in Calabar,” he
assured.

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