Former Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama has been ranked third among goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), further underlining his legendary status in African football.
Enyeama recorded 10 clean sheets across his AFCON appearances, placing him joint-third on the all-time list alongside Côte d’Ivoire’s Alain Gouaméné and Morocco’s Yassine Bounou.
Only two goalkeepers have managed more shutouts in the competition’s history — Egypt’s iconic Essam El Hadary, who leads the chart with 14 clean sheets, and former Ivory Coast goalkeeper Boubacar Copa, who sits second with 11.
AFCON Clean Sheets – All-Time Top Five
Essam El Hadary (Egypt) – 14
Boubacar Copa (Côte d’Ivoire) – 11
Vincent Enyeama (Nigeria) – 10
Alain Gouaméné (Côte d’Ivoire) – 10
Yassine Bounou (Morocco) – 10
Enyeama featured in five AFCON tournaments — 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2013 — and was a model of consistency between the posts for Nigeria.
His performances helped the Super Eagles secure four bronze medals before crowning his international career with AFCON glory in 2013, when Nigeria lifted the trophy in South Africa.
Widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest goalkeepers, Enyeama’s presence, leadership, and shot-stopping ability remain benchmarks for goalkeeping excellence on the continent.
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