First choice goalkeeper of the senior national of Nigeria Francis Uzoho says he he holds no grudge against those who doubt his age.
The age of the goalkeeper has been severally questioned in the Nigerian media mostly based on his facial looks and size , something Uzoho insist he isn’t bothered about because it’s baseless.
He however said he understand they are doubting his age because he truly looks older than his age but that was due to extreme training after playing the role of third choice for Nigeria at the 2013 Under-17 World Cup.
While speaking on Sportszone, a live radio show on Lagos Talks, Uzoho admitted that he actually looks older than his age.
“I don’t really blame guys who doubt my age. I have to go along with it. It is part of the game so I have to live with it.
“I will give it to them, I look older than my age but you can’t blame me for that. Some things are out of my hands, but I worked to build this physique you guys are seeing now.
“If you check my picture in 2013 at the Under seventeen National Team, you won’t believe the development. So, I had to work and build myself because being slim and lanky I can’t be in the post and play against guys like Messi and Higuan, so I had to develop my self,” Uzoho said.
Ade Emmanuel
