Nigerians have known as upon the Tremendous Eagles coach to discover a answer to the goalkeeping downside within the staff after horrible goalkeeping shows.
Sporting Lagos’ goalkeeper, Christian Nwoke had been included in Jose Peseiro’s 50-man provisional AFCON squad listing, Soccernet.ng stories.
Nwoke, 23, joined Sporting Lagos in 2022 from One Hearts Soccer Membership and was instrumental of their promotion as he saved a penalty within the dying minutes of the deciding tie. He additionally saved two penalties within the Naija Super 8 final handy the membership their debut silverware.
In current instances, the goalkeeping sector of the Nigerian nationwide staff has been a factor of fear after a number of underwhelming performances has seen the followers voice out for a change.
Jose Peseiro has at all times trusted Francis Uzoho as his primary in aim, however the Omonia S.C. goalkeeper has been constant in making errors, together with a significant one which stored the Tremendous Eagles out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Portuguese tactician, earlier than Nigeria’s 1-1 draw in opposition to Lesotho mentioned that if he found a better goalkeeper than Uzoho, he’ll play him and appears to have discovered his alternative in Nwoke.
In accordance with stories, two NPFL Goalkeepers have made the reduce for the tremendous Eagles provisional listing. Christian Nwoke and Ojo Olorunleke.
Doma United in-form Goalie Kingdom Osayi and Amas Obasogie of Bendel Insurance coverage each misses out.
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With 5 clear sheets from twelve NPFL outings, Nwoke seems to be to be the person Peseiro has known as to deal with the goalkeeping duties. Enyimba’s Olorunleke Ojo was additionally known as up, whereas Maduka Okoye, Doma United’s Shiny Osayi and Bender Insurance coverage’s Amas Obasogie all missed out.