Francis Uzoho Is Super Eagles’ Best Goalkeeper, Peseiro, Omeruo Insists

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro and the national team interim captain, Kenneth Omeruo have insisted that Francis Uzoho is the best goalkeeper on the team.

Throughout this year, most Super Eagles fans have questioned the inclusion of Francis Uzoho in the national team due to his inconsistencies.

Two of his most noteworthy recent errors occurred during the Eagles’ October friendlies against Mozambique and Saudi Arabia.

During the Saudi Arabian match, Uzoho palmed a ball delivery that was in the air into his net. And when a square ball found its way into the Nigerian box during the game against Mozambique, he failed to stop it from going into the net.

Ahead of the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualifying game against Lesotho at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo later today, November 16, critics of the 25-year-old goalkeeper have continued to agitate against the Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper.

On Wednesday, November 15, Peseiro defended his goalie and said he would only start the best players on the team.

He said, “Uzoho is our goalkeeper, Okoye, Ojo, Amas and Adeleye are our goalkeepers.

“I am not stupid, I want to play the best players, but it is my confidence.”

Kenneth Omeruo added: “Uzoho is the best goalkeeper in the team and we are behind him.”

Francis Uzoho made his international debut for the Super Eagles in 2017. In 32 games in Nigerian colours, he has conceded 33 goals and kept 12 clean sheets.