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This is the Best Performance of My Career – Francis Uzoho

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho was in vintage form on Thursday night as he made 12 saves for his side, Omonoia Nicosia against Manchester United.

Although Man United ran out winners after a late goal from Scott McTominay, Uzoho emerged as the star of the match as he prevented Man United from scoring 12 times during the game.

Speaking after the match, Uzoho, who is a Manchester United fan, said it was a dream come true for him to play at the Old Trafford.

According to him, his performance against the Red Devils is the best so far in his career.

He said, “It is a dream come true for me, I have dreamed to play here for a long long time, so when I saw the draw, and I figured that I will be playing in Old Trafford. I wanted to play and I prayed to God to get an opportunity to play and I am happy I played here.”

On if his performance at Old Trafford was the best in his career, Uzoho said, “Arguably, yes, I think so.”

Uzoho who is the second-choice goalkeeper for Omonoia started in place of first-choice goalkeeper Fabiano who missed the game due to a shoulder injury.Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho was in vintage form on Thursday night as he made 12 saves for his side, Omonoia Nicosia against Manchester United.

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Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu

Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu popularly known as tobex is the Vice chairman of Sports writers Association of Nigeria , lagos Chapter. She Is also the Media Spokesperson of the Super Falcons of Nigeria. She is an award winning women's football writer. Tobex is also an ex footballer that was privileged to play in the first NFF organised women's league in 1990 as a player of Hamza Queens. Her last club as an active footballer was Ibom Angels as She paved way to further her education years ago. She is a Federal Government scholar , with a degree in Mass communication, a second degree in Public Relations and Advertising (Communication Studies). She is a Wife and Mother.

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