Vincent Enyeama is adamant that the Africa
Cup of Nations should not go ahead due to the threat of the deadly
Ebola epidemic spreading.The Nigeria and Lille keeper was forthright in
his assessment of the situation and pleaded with the Confederation of
African Football (CAF) to cancel the tournament in Morocco.
Speaking after his club side drew 0-0 with
Everton in the Europa League on Thursday, the 32-year-old stopper
said: ‘I really wish it doesn’t happen with all the people that will be moving around.
‘But I’m not CAF. I’m not the one who calls the shots.’
Enyeama confirmed that he was fearful of
the spread of the Ebola virus, which has killed almost 5,000 people
across west Africa, and added: ‘It’s risky for everyone because you go
to Africa and then everyone is hugging you and shaking you, and what can
you do? You’re at risk.
‘But if it happens I will play, if we qualify.’
Nigeria are currently third in Group A in
their qualification pool for the tournament – only the top two and the
best third-placed teams will make the tournament.
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