Francis Uzoho: Super Eagles goalkeeper concedes two goals as Deportivo lose

19-year-old Francis Uzoho could be the Super Eagles first choice shot stopper at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho conceded two goals as Real Deportivo Fabril lost to Talavera de al Reina on Sunday, March 4.

The 19-year-old ended the first half without conceding a goal, but was beaten twice in the second half.

Uzoho was eventually beaten when Jorge Fernandez converted a penalty in the 61 minute, and conceded the second goal of the game when Cristian Fernandez scored in the 87 minute.

The result leaves Deportivo with 48 points and in fifth place, one point behind Navalcarnero in the play-off qualification places.

Uzoho has 10 clean sheets this season, but has also conceded in 11 times in the Spanish Segunda B.

 

Deportivo host Navalcarnero in their next league fixture on Sunday, March 11

The former under 17 shot stopper is being monitored by Super Eagles goalkeeping coach Enrico Pionetti, and should be called up by Gernot Rohr for the preparatory matches against Poland and Serbia in March.