Ike Shorunmu who is the Super Eagles goalkeeping coach has stated emphatically that Francis Uzoho is the current number one choice in the national team ahead of Okoye. Over the months, there have been serious competition in the Super Eagles for the first choice between Uzoho and Okoye with the Omonia goalie getting the chance in recent games.
During the 2021 African Cup of Nations, Okoye was between the sticks for the Super Eagles and he also had the chances under former coach Gernot Rohr.
But since Jose Peseiro took over as the new gaffer of the Super Eagles, Uzoho has been the preferred goalkeeper.
Uzoho was also in brilliant form when he featured for his club against Manchester United in the Europa League even though he conceded late goal. According to the report on Soccernet, Shorunmu explained that Uzoho will continue to be the first choice goalie until they another option better than him.
“As you can see, the Nigeria Professional Football League has not been active, and we cannot assess the goalkeepers right now. “So, Uzoho will remain the first-choice goalkeeper till a better keeper is discovered from the NPFL or any other league.
“I have been an advocate of sourcing for keepers in the domestic scene, and that vision still stands. The doors are still open for more keepers to compete in the national team.” Ike shorunmu said
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