What Super Eagles legend did to Messi 7 years ago to find out if Barcelona star is human resurfaces online

- Seven years ago, Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama had to feel Lionel Messi's pulse to be sure he is human

- The Argentine scored twice to help his country beat the Super Eagles in their World Cup group game

- Enyeama won the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2013 and also became Nigeria's most capped player

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Super Eagles legend Vincent Enyeama had to move close to Lionel Messi and check if he was human after the Argentine scored an incredible goal from 25 yards during their World Cup game seven years ago.

The Barcelona captain inspired his South American team to a 3-2 triumph over Nigeria in their last Group F game at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Messi opened the scoring for his country just three minutes into the fixture and barely 60 seconds later, Ahmed Musa restored parity for the three-time AFCON kings.

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The 33-year-old restored Argentina's lead moments before the half-time whistle sounded and for the second time in the game, Musa equalised for the Eagles two minutes into the second half.

Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo settled the match with his 50th-minute strike to hand Alejandro Sabella's men maximum points and finish at the summit of the table with nine points.

Meanwhile after scoring the 25-yard stunner, Enyeama went to check Messi's pulse and they both laughed it off in the end and their teams progressed through to the next round.

This came after the former Enyimba goalkeeper had saved many of the Argentine goal-bound efforts in the game.

The former Lille goalkeeper went ahead to become the country's most capped player with 101 appearances in all competitions.

Vincent Enyeama praises former club Lille for Ligue 1 glory

Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian legend Vincent Enyeama has given kudos to his former team Lille after emerging French League champions at the end of the 2020-21 season.

Les Dogues claimed their fourth Ligue 1 title after finishing one point ahead of Paris Saint Germain after a tough contest between them.

Christophe Galtier's men claimed their first title in 10 years after ending PSG's dominance in the top-flight last term.

Source: Legit.ng