Tag: Francis Uzoho
Francis Uzoho issues apology to Nigerians after social media outburst
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has taken to his official social media platforms to apologize to Nigerian football fans.
The apology comes after he took to his official Snapchat account to get back at criticism...
Players arrive for camp as Super Eagles prepare for World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles are in Morocco ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Liberia.
The camp is bubbling amid the absence of Victor Osimhen, Odion Ighalo and John Noble.
The World Cup qualifiers is in the...
Francis Uzoho Biography, Salary, Net Worth, Wife, Son, House, Cars, Age
Francis Odinaka Uzoho is a 22-year-old Nigerian footballer who also plays crrently for APOEL as a goalkeeper.
He was born in the Nwangele local government area of Imo State, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs....
AFCONQ: Rohr Could Invite These 7 New Faces As He Names Squad This Week
Nigeria will play her final two games in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers at the end of this month, with Gernot Rohr set to release list of players anytime soon.
The...
NPFL Goal Keepers Reply Rohr On Super Eagles Call-Up
Nigeria Professional Football League goalkeepers have reacted and said they’re good enough to get a call up to the national team.
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, recently revealed that his preferred goalkeepers were Sparta...
Rohr Makes Decision On 23-Man Squad For AFCON Qualifiers
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has confirmed Sparta Rotterdam’s Maduka Okoye as his first-choice goalkeeper ahead of South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi and APOEL FC’s Francis Uzoho.
In just a couple of days,...
After 10 Months, Francis Uzoho Happy To Be Back On The Pitch
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has resumed training after recovering from a knee injury that kept him out for 10 months.
The Nigerian goalie suffered the long-term injury during Super Eagles’ friendly game against Brazil...
Francis Uzoho Signs 3-Year Deal With Apoel Nicosia
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has joined Apoel Nicosia on a deal that run till 2023.
The 21-year-old who recently returned from an injury lay-off spent last year on loan at Omonia Nicosia – city...
‘Rohr Has Not Abandoned Injured Uzoho’ – S’Eagles Media Officer, Ibitoye
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has debunked reports that the technical crew headed by Gernot Rohr have abandoned injured goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho.
Uzoho was stretchered off in the 62nd minute after he landed awkwardly...
Rohr Gives Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho Injury Update
Super Eagles of Nigeria team coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed that the three-time African champions’ first-choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is on the path of recovery.
The 21-year-old suffered a knee injury back in October during...
Super Eagles Goalie Uzoho Welcomes Baby Boy With Wife
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho may bounce back earlier than envisage following bundle of joy that came his way in the first day of the New Year.
GoalBall gathered that Uzoho welcomed a baby boy...
Four Super Eagles Players Nominated For 2019 CAF Best XI
The Super Eagles quartet of Francis Uzoho, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo have been nominated by the continent’s topmost football governing body in recognition of their impressive performances for...
Francis Uzoho In Fresh Trouble Over Tweet
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho may be injured and out of action, but he has been busy on social media where he eventually incurred the wrath of Deportivo La Coruna fans for a scathing assessment of...
AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles 23-Man List Vs Benin, Lesotho
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has released the 23-man list of players to execute the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho.
Skipper Ahmed Musa, South Africa-based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi and...
NFF confirm Surgery Date for Injured Francis Uzoho
The NFF have disclosed that injured Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho is set to undergo surgery.
The Athletic Club Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus goalkeeper was stretchered off during the international friendly match between Brazil and...
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Ruled Out Of Olympic Eagles
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will not be joining the Olympic Eagles in their title defence at the 2019 U-23 African Cup Of Nations scheduled for Egypt next month, Sports Extra reports.
The U-23 AFCON...
Maduka Okoye Disgraced As Fortuna Dusseldorf II Lose To Wattenscheid 09
German Bundesliga U23 outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf II were beaten 3-0 by SG Wattenscheid 09 in their Regionalliga West fixture over the weekend.
Newly capped Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye was in goal all through 90...
Super Eagles Named Second Youngest National Team In The World
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have emerged the second youngest national team in world football according to statistics released by Transfermarket.
Mexico’s Tri Color are topping with squad members averaging 23.5 age while England's Three...
FIFA To Pay Uzoho For Six Months For Brazil Injury
According to AllNigeriaSoccer, FIFA will pay Francis Uzoho’s wages during his spell on the sidelines.
The 20-year-old, who is now set to undergo surgery in Spain, will be out of action for about six months...
Uzoho Cries As He’s Been Ruled Out For Six Months
Super Eagles boss, Gernot Rohr will be without goalkeeper Francis Uzoho for the Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Squirrels of Benin Republic next month.
It was confirmed that Uzoho, who picked up...
Super Eagles Friendly Against Brazil: Francis Uzoho’s Injury ‘Very Critical’
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho suffered what looked like a terrible injury during Nigeria’s friendly tie with Brazil on Sunday, October 13.
The 20-year-old was on until the 63rd minute before sustaining the injury while...
I’m Not Interested In Returning to Super Eagles – Enyeama
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has debunked the rumours making the rounds that he could come back from international retirement to solve Nigeria goalkeeping crisis.
The ex Nigeria International, who played 101 times for...
Rohr To Drop New Boys, Names 7 Eagles Stars To Face Brazil
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has named 7 eagle star players likely to play a role for Nigeria against Brazil’s Selecao on Sunday, October 13, at the National Stadium in Singapore.
The friendly which will...
Rohr Reveals Next Friendlies, Resolves Goalkeeping Problems
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has given assurance to Nigerian football fans concerning the problem facing the goalkeeping department that has plagued the national team, saying that’s now a thing of the past.
With...
International Friendly: Iwobi Leads 17 Others To Dnipro
A total of 18 Super Eagles players are reportedly already in Dnipro ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Ukraine on September 10, 2019, at the Dnipro Arena, Ukraine.
Among the players already in camp are,...
Francis Uzoho Shines On his debut for Omonia Nicosia
Former Super Eagles No. 1 goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho made an impressive debut for his Cyprus side Omonia Nicosia in their 2-0 win away at Doxa Katokopias on Sunday.
Uzoho joined the club on loan from...
Maduka Okoye To Become Super Eagles No.1 Goalkeeper
According to Sports Extra, Maduka Okoye is ready to be officially named as Super Eagles No.1.
The Fortuna Dusseldorf B team goalkeeper was handed his maiden invitation to the Eagles squad for the September 10...
All Super Eagles Goalkeepers At AFCON Should Be Sacked — Disu
A former technical adviser to the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Tunde Disu, has said that the Super Eagles need a more tactically experienced safe hand.
Disu made his stance known in an interview with the...
Francis Uzoho Completes Loan Move To Omonia Nicosia
Super Eagles Shot-Stopper Francis Uzoho has joined Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia on loan from Deportivo La Coruna.
The Nigerian goalie will now remain at Omonia Nicosia until the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
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AFCON 2019: Rohr Rules Out Uzoho As Number One Goalkeeper
Nigeria’s national team coach, Gernot Rohr has come out to lament his worries over the inactivity of Francis Uzoho and has sent a goalkeeper trainer to Cyprus to work on the Deportivo La Coruna...
Mobi Oparaku tells Rohr to Remove Uzoho from Nations Cup Team List
The chances of Nigeria winning the Africa Cup of Nations is slim because the team presently don't have a goalkeeper they can rely on in times of difficulty, so says former Super Eagles right...
U23 AFCON Qualifier: Ahmed Musa Gifts Nigeria’s U23 4M For Beating Libya
After they had lost 0-2 away in a U23 AFCON Qualifier game in Libya last week, Victor Osimhen gave a hat-trick and an assist to inspire Nigeria's U23 side to overturn the two-goal deficit.
Super...
Francis Uzoho Banned And Fined $1000 In Cyprus
Francis Uzoho has been handed a one-match suspension by the Cyprus Football Association after being fielded ineligible in a game.
The Super Eagles goalkeeper featured for his present side Anorthosis Famagusta in their 1-0 win...
Dele Aiyenugba Okays Francis Uzoho’s Move to Cyprus
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba is proud of the move Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho made to Cyprus where he is assured of playing regularly unlike in Deportivo La Coruna where he found...
Rohr Explains Why Francis Uzoho May Not Be Used At AFCON 2019
Gernot Rohr has expressed worries that the Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is not having enough playing time in his Spanish second tier league club Elche.
The Super Eagles Head coach stated this...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho Marries In Imo State
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has said goodbye to bachelorhood on Wednesday following his traditional wedding which held in Imo State, South East Nigeria.
The wedding ceremony took place at Anglican Cathedral playground, Egbu in...
LaLiga 2: Uzoho Helps Elche To their First Win In Seven Games
Francis Uzoho was once again in perfect form s Elche got their first win in seven games, defeating Rayo Majadahonda 3-1 away from home.
Uzoho, who will be angry not to keep his fourth clean...
Uzoho Voted Again For La Liga 2 MVP Award For Match Day 17
Francis Uzoho has been voted for the most valuable player for the match day 17 in the LaLiga 1l2l3.
It is the second time this season that the Super Eagles goalkeeper is being selected for...
Francis Uzoho Keeps Clean Sheet On Return For Elche CF
Francis Uzoho kept a clean record as he helps Elche move just above the relegation zone in their goalless draw at home to Sporting Gijon.
The Super Eagles' goalkeeper last featured in Elche's 5-1 loss...
2019 African U-23 Nations Cup qualifiers: Mallam Shehu Dikko rules out Uzoho
Mallam Shehu Dikko has said that Francis Odinaka Uzoho will not be invited to Nigeria’s under-23 squad, aka Dream Team for the African U-23 Nations Cup qualifiers, in order not to saddle the youngster...
Agu Happy Over Uzoho’s return to Training After Injury Layoff
Francis Uzoho has resumed training after he was forced to miss Super Eagles' last two matches with a rib injury he sustained while in action for his Club last month.
The Super Eagles goalkeeper was...
Rohr intensify Search For New Goalkeeper, Admits Uzoho Not A Top Goalie
Gernot Rohr has decided to step up his search for a goalkeeper to strengthen the Super Eagles ahead of next year's Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles coach noted that Elche Goalie Francis Uzoho...
AFCONQ: Rohr Replaces Injured Uzoho with Enyimba Goalkeeper
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has handed a late call-up to Enyimba goalie Theophilus Afelokhai to replace injured Francis Uzoho for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa and the international friendly...
Confirmed: Uzoho Out Of Action For Four Weeks, to Miss Bafana Bafana Clash
Francis Uzoho has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations qualifier against South Africa on the 17th of November due to injury, Goalball.com.ng understands.
The Super Eagles goalkeeper will be out for...
Uzoho Suffers Rib Injury, Doubtful For Eagles Vs RSA AFCONQ Clash
Francis Uzoho’s Elche took on Cadiz in a Segunda División clash at Estadio Ramón de Carranza on Sunday afternoon.
Cadiz humiliated Elche 5-1 with Uzoho conceding five goals in a single game for the first...
Gernot Rohr shops for New Super Eagles Goalkeepers
Carl Ikeme has been mandated by the Nigeria Football Federation and manager Gernot Rohr to assist the technical crew find new goalkeepers for the Super Eagles.
This is necessitated following Francis Uzoho’s elementary goalkeeping errors...
Libya vs Nigeria: Peter Rufai Blames Rohr for Uzoho’s blunders
Peter Rufai has asked fans to shift the blame of national team goalie, Francis Uzoho for his shaky performance against Libya in the AFCON 2019 qualifier to the coaching crew of the Super Eagles.
The...
Nigeria vs Libya: Gernot Rohr rates Francis Uzoho’s Performance
Gernot Rohr has rated Elche goalkeeper Francis Uzoho in the wake of the Super Eagles’ 4-0 thumping of Libya on Saturday and the German has told his first choice goalkeeper to improve on kicking...
Robin Udegbe to disposes Francis Uzoho For Super Eagles No.1 Shirt
Robin Udegbe is very much determined to shove Francis Uzoho aside and become the number one goalkeeper for the Super Eagles if he gets an invitation to the National team.
According to Completesports, the German-born...