Enyeama in five-man shortlist for BBC award

Super Eagles of Nigeria’s goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is among the five-man shortlist for the BBC African Footballer of the Year.

The Lille of France keeper is nominated alongside Yaya Toure, the current holder, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Yacine Brahimi and Gervinho

Enyeama kept 21 clean sheets for his French club and was among the few Super Eagles players that had an above-average outing at the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The winner, who will be announced on December 1, will be decided by votes from fans of the game.

Voting closes on the November 24, 2014.