Francis Uzoho made mistakes that led to goals in two games during the Super Eagles’ last international break.
Super Eagles coach Jose Vitor Peceiro and stand-in captain Kenneth Omeruo have given their enthusiastic support to Francis Uzoho, reports Soccernet.ng.
Omonia SC goalkeeper made a mistake that allowed a goal to the Super Eagles during the October international break.
The 25-year-old then defended his achievement on social media before receiving support from teammates and coaches.
Jose Peceiro reiterated his confidence in Uzoho ahead of Nigeria’s match against Lesotho, saying the Omonia goalkeeper is his first choice.
“Uzoho is our goalkeeper. Okoye, Oho, Amasu, Adeleye are our goalkeepers. If I find a better goalkeeper than Uzoho, I will take him and he will play. I’m not an idiot, I want to play against the best player. We all know he made a mistake against Saudi Arabia. He knows it, I know it too. I told him, and he told me.”
Kasimpasa central defender Kenneth Omeruo also sent a message of support to the goalkeeper and urged Nigerians to get behind the goalkeeper.
“A lot of people might say he made a mistake, but I think he’s the best goalkeeper we have and he saved us the game. We shouldn’t forget.” It’s not easy for the goalkeepers either, they need the fans to stand behind them and show support. The coach is behind him, and so am I. ”
Super Eagles win all qualifiers to make a statement of determination after missing out on the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as Uzoho is ready to start against Lesotho That’s what I’m aiming for.
