End of the road for Super Eagles prospect: 19-year-old next Enyeama or Nwabali loses perfect clean sheet record
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From Enyeama to Nwabali? 19-year-old Super Eagles prospect loses clean sheet record. (Photo Credit: Pulse Sports collage)

End of the road for Super Eagles prospect: 19-year-old next Enyeama or Nwabali loses perfect clean sheet record

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 09:12 - 08.09.2025

The 19-year-old Super Eagles prospect, hailed as the next Vincent Enyeama or Stanley Nwabali, has seen his clean sheet streak broken after conceding in his latest match in the Football League.

Bayelsa United's 19-year-old goalkeeper Clinton Andy Ezekiel, touted as the next Vincent Enyeama or Stanley Nwabali, saw his clean sheet streak end after conceding in his team's first defeat of the season.

The young Super Eagles prospect had a perfect start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, inspiring Bayelsa United to back-to-back wins, including a notable away victory against Shooting Stars. 

His early performances drew praise and comparisons to Nigerian goalkeeping legends from Nigerians as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria.

However, Bayelsa United’s winning run was halted on Sunday when they lost 1-0 away to Niger Tornadoes in a matchday three fixture at Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. 

Bayelsa United's Clinton Andy in Minna against Niger Tornadoes. (Photo Credit: Clinton Andy1/X)
Bayelsa United's Clinton Andy in Minna against Niger Tornadoes. (Photo Credit: Clinton Andy1/X)

Ismaila Sarki scored the only goal in the 27th minute, rising to meet a cross from Abba Khalid to give the Tornadoes the lead amid a charged home atmosphere.

Despite a slow start, Bayelsa United fought back with chances created by Nneoyi Ofem and Wisdom Magbisa, but they failed to score. 

Bayelsa United lose for the first-time in the NPFL. (Photo Credit: Clinton Andy1/X)
Bayelsa United lose for the first-time in the NPFL. (Photo Credit: Clinton Andy1/X)

The defeat ends Bayelsa’s run of clean sheets, mini- winning and unbeaten matches, leaving them third in the Football League on six points. Meanwhile, Niger Tornadoes climbed from 10th to 6th place with the win.

The young goalkeeper took to his social media account to react to the defeat, stating that the United team will bounce back from the loss.

Clinton Andy's save in the 24th minute to deny Shooting Stars. (Photo Credit: Leagues Reporter/X)

"We’ll bounce back stronger."

Bayelsa United’s Technical Adviser, Monday Odigie, remains optimistic, according to a the club’s official account on social media. 

Despite the defeat in their second away match in three game, the former Bendel Insurance boss has praised his team’s performance and promised to correct mistakes ahead of their next game against Enyimba International FC this weekend at Samson Siasia Stadium.