Instead of praising Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho for his outstanding performance against Manchester United on Thursday, October 13, 2022, Nigerians on social media criticized him.
Many have questioned why the goaltender failed to perform when it mattered the most for his nation during their World Cup playoff match against Ghana.
They questioned how Uzoho missed Thomas Partey’s shot but still put on a remarkable display at Old Trafford, making a mind-boggling 12 stops.
Despite Uzoho’s outstanding performance for Omonia Nicosia, the Red Devils prevailed 1-0 over the Cyprus team in the UEFA Europa League Group E match thanks to a stoppage-time goal from McTominay.
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Francis Uzoho cost the Super Eagles’ chance to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup by allowing the Black Stars to advance at the expense of them in March 2022.
Because Ghana was able to score a favorable 1-1 draw in Abuja after the teams drew 0-0 in the first leg of the playoffs, the Super Eagles were unable to advance to the World Cup due to the away goal rule.
See some responses below:
Francis Uzoho making saves against Man Utd tonight but couldn’t stop Thomas Partey’s shot from 25 yards!!! — Aburo Shalewa ????????♀️ (@mainlandflavour) October 13, 2022
Just one Partey shot on francis Uzoho would stop all this camouflage! — The Ekiti Senator (????,????) (@Senator_Koti) October 13, 2022
Uzoho has the audacity to pull out a blassic at OT but when we needed him the most he allowed Partey’s shot through his legs like the olodo he is — Yoma???????? (@59twt_) October 13, 2022
He couldn’t prevent a simple shoot from Partey. Ruins Nigeria world cup qualifications.
He’s now in his prime. ????????????????
Dear Uzoho, your efforts tonight got nullified.