German tactician, Gernor Rohr is seeking to increase his goalkeeping options ahead of Russia 2018 as he invites an extra hand from Europe.
Gernot Rohr
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has called up Francis Odinaka Uzoho who plays for Deportivo La Coruna, for their upcoming matches against Algeria and Argentina.
The 18-year-old’s invitation was confirmed by the La Liga side via their official Twitter handle.
Uzoho is in the team as cover following concerns over the form and fitness of current first-choice goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa.
The former U-17 goalkeeper has kept in two La Liga games for Deportivo La Coruna, but interim coach of the team has relegated him to the role of third-choice goalkeeper.
On Sunday, he was in action for the B team in the third tier of Spanish football.
Nigeria will play Argentina in a friendly on November 14, four days after taking on Algeria in their final 2018 World Cup qualifier.