Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has responded defiantly to critics following Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over Mozambique in an international friendly held in Portugal. Despite the win, Uzoho’s performance garnered attention, with an error that led to a goal against the Super Eagles.
In the match, goals from Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, and Frank Onyeka secured the win for Nigeria. However, Uzoho’s mistake contributed to Mozambique’s scoring, drawing criticism from fans.
Responding to the backlash, the Omonoia FC goalkeeper expressed his disappointment with fans’ criticism and took to his Snapchat account to post a selfie along with a defiant statement: “If easy, go do am make oyinbo man sign you.” The statement implies a challenge to critics, suggesting that if they think being a goalkeeper is easy, they should try it themselves and get signed by a foreign manager.
Uzoho, who is 24 years old, has been the subject of scrutiny, with fans expressing dissatisfaction with his recent performances. The Super Eagles’ victory over Mozambique marked their first international friendly win in five years, breaking a winless streak of fifteen matches.
The goalkeeper’s response reflects a defiant stance amid the pressure and criticism, asserting that the challenges of being a goalkeeper are not easily understood by those who critique from the sidelines.
