Vincent Enyeama Former Super Eagles captain says he hates African referees

Former Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama has revealed that he hates African referees while reacting to the controversial penalty decision against Nigeria on Friday, November 10.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw with Algeria in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Constantine.

John Ogu had given the Super Eagles the lead in the 62nd minute with a left-footed curler from 20 yards before the Algerians equalised late on from the penalty spot.

The penalty decision was a controversial one as replays show that Shehu Abdullahi did not foul the Algerian player.

Enyeama like many was stunned by the decision and reacted on Twitter.

“Just why I hate African referees. they are a kill joy,” the 35-year-old wrote.

Enyeama was responding to the reaction of former Super Eagles player Jonathan Akpoborie who wrote; “Wonderful. In my whole career, I have never seen a penalty like this.”

play The Super Eagles of Nigeria now have a 36-match unbeaten run in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers (Twitter/NFF)

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The 1-1 draw against Algeria rounds up an impressive 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign for the Super Eagles who qualified for the World Cup with one game to go.

It also extends Nigeria’s unbeaten run (now 36 games) in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers that stretches back to 2005.