Super Eagles: Oliseh Replaces Enyeama With Enyimba's Femi Thomas

Femi Thomas has been given a late call up by coach Sunday Oliseh after Eagles No.1 goalie and captain pulled out of Tanzania's clash due to family issues.

Enyimba goalkeeper Femi Thomas has been called up to replace Vincent Enyeama after the Super Eagles skipper withdrew from the Afcon 2017 qualifying game with Tanzania.

Thomas was initially called up by Oliseh when the team resumed camping a couple of weeks ago but didn't make the cut after only five home based players got Oliseh's nod to join up with the foreign based pros.

NPFL: Enyimba Goalie Femi Thomas Furious After Dropping Point Against Akwa United

Enyimba goalkeeper Femi Thomas has told AfricanFootball.com his side deserved to beat hosts Akwa United on Wednesday in a Week 21 game of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

He said the 2-2 draw is not the true reflection of the play but admits a point is better than nothing.
The result also meant Enyimba lost the leadership of the Nigeria league to closest rivals Sunshine Stars.

"It was a good game for both sides, but in my opinion, we deserved to win the game,” Thomas told AfricanFootball.com