Francis Uzoho has been told to leave Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus if he wants to remain as the first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria under new coach Jose Peseiro.
Uzoho hasn’t found game time easy to come by at his club since his move to the Europa League side two summers ago on transfer deadline day after terminating his deal with their rivals Apoel Nicosia. He has been advised to leave the club in search of regular games.
This piece of advice was handed to the goal tender by former Nigeria U23 and Super Eagles goalkeeper Emmanuel Babayaro while discussing if Uzoho should remain as first choice of a team as competitive as that of Nigeria, especially with a new coach at the helm.
” He can’t be first choice sitting on the bench in Cyprus with all due respect, it’s not among the top leagues for you to be on the bench and keep your spot in a team like Super Eagles. My advice to him is to seek for regular playing time, there is a new coach and playing time is crucial”, Babayaro told OwnGoalNigeria.com.
” That he isn’t getting games is why he has lost his sharpness in front of goal. Look at the manners of goals he has conceded lately and you’ll know he is lacking confidence due to lack of games. Regular games will no doubt help his development”, he concluded.
