Francis Uzoho: Super Eagles could not sing on his team initiation

Uzoho could not come up with any song on his Super Eagles initiation.

Prior to his impressive debut for the Super Eagles, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho could not sing on his team initiation.

As it traditional with the Super Eagles and teams in football, new players are expected to stand in front of their teammates and perform a song as part of his initiation in the team.

Uzoho who was called up to the Super Eagles for their games against Algeria and Argentina in the just concluded international break was made to stand in front of his teammates to perform for them.

Deportivo de La Coruna goalkeeper Uzoho, however, could not come up with any song on his initiation.

 

“My name is Francis Uzoho, I play for Deportivo La Coruna and I’m 19 years old,” the goalkeeper said as he first introduced himself in a video shared on the Instagram account of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

After his introduction, the former Golden Eaglets star could not come up with any song.

Although his amused teammates tried reminding him of some songs, the goalkeeper could not come up with any song.

Uzoho, however, was not out of ideas when he made his debut for the Super Eagles in their 4-2 win over Argentina in a friendly game on Tuesday, November 14.

 

The goalkeeper, however, did not concede any of the Argentine’s goal as he only played in the second half when the Super Eagles scored three goals to win the game.

Uzoho was impressive in that second and although he wasn’t tested, the Super Eagles were buoyed by his confidence to go ahead and win the game.

He dominated his area well and came out well to get his hands on set pieces.

Argentina scored two goals in the first half through Ever Banega and Sergio Aguero before Kelechi Iheanacho pulled one back before halftime.

Alex Iwobi netted a brace in the second while Bryan Idowu scored on his debut to seal the win for Nigeria.