Exclusive: Blame Uzoho For Saudi Arabia’s Opening Goal –Alloy Agu

Former Nigerian international, Alloy Agu has faulted Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho for misjudging Saudi Arabias corner kick that led to their opening goal in Fridays international friendly game.

Recall that the Green Falcons had taken the lead in the hour-mark after Uzoho mishandled a corner kick, flicking the ball into his own net.

Nigeria leveled parity through Abdulelah Al-Amris own goal, before Kelechi Iheanacho gave them the lead with a finish from just inside the box.

However, Saudi Arabia grabbed a late equalizer in the game in the 100th minute of the encounter, with Mohammaed Kanno smashing home a free-kick.

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Reacting to the result, Agu in a chat with Completesports.com blamed Uzoho for misjudging the ball on air but was quick to laud the general performance of the team.

I think Uzoho misjudged the ball that led to Saudi Arabias opening goal but then, I think he still performed very well.

The team generally did a good job considering the fact that the game is meant to build the team. Every player gave a good account of themselves knowing fully well that Saudi Arabia is not a pushover team. So for me, its a good preparation game.

Nigeria will now play Mozambique in another friendly match on Monday as the team prepare for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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