Pinnick Extols As Late Mrs Enyeama Is Buried

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Saturday praised God for the life of late Mrs Lucy Philip Enyeama, mother of Super Eagles’ goalkeeper and skipper Vincent Enyeama, who was buried same day in Urua Inyang, Akwa Ibom State.

NFF boss Pinnick was at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Urua Inyang, venue of the burial mass, and charged all those present not to mourn, but to celebrate the life and times of a woman who left behind several children she brought up in the way of the Lord, and who have achieved fame in their chosen careers.

Vincent Enyeama of Nigeria
Photo Credit: FIFA

“One of those children that our dear mother, Mrs Lucy Enyeama, left behind is Vincent, one of the best goalkeepers in the world for several years now, a three –time FIFA World Cup star and winner of the Africa Cup of Nations, as well as several other accomplishments. The Nigeria football fraternity appreciates how much our Captain must be grieving at this period. His mother, Mrs Lucy Philip Enyeama was a very caring and compassionate parent, who gave her children much love and support during her lifetime.

“Dear all, we loved her, but God Almighty loves her much more. And we must take solace in the fact that late Mrs Enyeama left her very bold footprints in the sands of time. Rather than be thrown into sorrow, we must celebrate her for she has been succeeded by children of mettle, and of timbre and calibre.”

The burial rites of late Mrs Lucy Enyeama began on Friday with a Night of Songs at the Christ The King College (CKC), Barracks Road, Uyo, and there would be thanksgiving at the same venue on Sunday.

Yobo Condoles With Vincent Enyeama, As Keeper’s Late Mum Is Buried

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo has praised God for the life of late Mrs Lucy Philip Enyeama, mother of Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, who was buried on saturday in Urua Inyang, Akwa Ibom State.

yobo who was Enyeama’s team-mate then in Super Eagles described the death as shocking and wished the family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

“My sincere condolence goes to my good friend Enyeama over the bereavement of his mum, I urge him to take heart and continually pray for her gentle soul to rest in peace,”

“I know it is painful to accept but death is inevitable and God knows the appointed time for every one of us.

Joseph Yobo

“Though, losing a dear person like a mother is disheartening and devastating but I pray that God Almighty upholds the families she left behind,” he said.

The burial rites of late Mrs Lucy Enyeama began on Friday with a Night of Songs at the Christ The King College (CKC), Barracks Road, Uyo, and there would be thanksgiving at the same venue on Sunday.