Rohr Grades Uzoho Vs Libya: Tells Elche Star He Has To Improve On One Key GK Skill
Published: October 14, 2018Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr graded Elche goalkeeper Francis Uzoho in the wake of the national team's 4-0 rout of Libya on Saturday and the German has told his first choice goalkeeper to improve on kicking the ball out of the penalty area.
Though Uzoho posted a shutout for the second consecutive AFCON qualifiers, he was found wanting in a key goalkeeper technique and Rohr has put part of the blame on the condition of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium pitch.
''Uzoho didn’t concede a goal which was important. He also had some problems with his foot,'' Rohr said at Saturday evening's press conference.
''You will notice that some of his balls were going out of the pitch . The grass was not so good.
''He put up a good performance again for the team. He’s only 19, don’t forget. But he can progress much more.''
Considering the fact that the match against Liberia was not a Fifa sanctioned match, Uzoho has started every single game played by the Super Eagles in 2018, ten in total.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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