Francis Uzoho during training session
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has taken full responsibility of the awful performance by goalkeeper Francis Uzoho after Saudi Arabia draw on Friday npflupdates.com reports.
Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, was in goal when Nigeria entertained the Saudi Arabia national team in Portimao on Friday.
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Nigeria played out a 2-2 draw with the Asian giants, with goalkeeper Uzoho making a costly mistake that led to Saudi Arabia’s first goal. The 24-year-old had howled a cross from a set-piece into his own net, to the dismay of Nigerians and other supporters.
An owngoal from a Saudi player and a stunner from Kelechi Iheanacho, put Nigeria in the lead. And in a stoppage time, Nigeria yet again conceded from another set-piece, thus ending the Saudi’s losing streak, as they earned a point.
Speaking after the match, Peseiro reminisced on how no goalkeeper had wanted to keep for Nigeria, due to criticism from fans.
Jose Peseiro talks about Francis Uzoho and other Super Eagles goalkeepers
“When I arrived here, I remember I was told to change the goalkeeper. I spoke with all of them, No one feels comfortable because everybody attacked them,” Peseiro said as quoted by Brila on Facebook.
Speaking further, he took full responsibility of his players’ fault and mistakes whenever in action for the Green and White colours of Nigeria.
“I like our players, when they make mistakes it is my responsibility.
“The goalkeepers never play free or calm because of the people. I don’t know why they attack the goalkeepers every time.
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“Why don’t they attack the strikers when they lose the ball or miss a goal, why?”
He added, “They could make mistakes, it is my responsibility. Next time I need to train him (Uzoho) better.”
