Francis Uzoho Is Only 23 but He Looks Older Than Me, Omonia Nicosia Coach Claims

• Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho made good saves for Omonia Nicosia in the tie against Manchester United
• Omonia coach Neil Lennon has hailed the 23-year-old goalkeeper for his game against the Red Devils
• Lennon, 51, also claimed the Nigerian goalkeeper actually looks older him while urging him to keep shining

Neil Lennon, the coach of Omonia Nicosia in the Cypriot First Division, has claimed that Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho looks older than him despite being only 23.

Uzoho has been making the headlines since Thursday night, 13 October, due to his brilliant performance for Omonia in their Europa League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The Nigerian goalkeeper made 12 saves in the match and only conceded at the death, leading the Red Devils to a narrow 1-0 win.

After the tie, Uzoho received widespread praise from many fans and players, including Manchester United goalie David De Gea.

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According to a video spotted on Twitter, Lennon stated clearly that Uzoho looks older than him while speaking with the press after the game.

Lennon's statement on Uzoho's age

"We are just trying to make him grounded and I know he is only 23, even though he looks older than me, but I want him to be more patient because of the form of Fabiano. I am so happy for Uzoho because he is a very talented goalkeeper."

Fabiano de Freitas is the first choice goalkeeper at Omonia. He was injured however, giving Uzoho the chance to achieve a childhood dream of playing against Manchester United.

Nigerian coach tells Man Utd to sign Uzoho

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian coach Folabi Ojekunle encouraged those in charge of Premier League side Manchester United to sign Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.

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This comes after Uzoho produced a fantastic performance for his club Omonia on Thursday night, 13 October, in the Europa League against the Red Devils.

In the tie against the Old Trafford landlords, Uzoho made 12 saves, denying the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford. He only conceded in extra time to see Man United win.

Ojekunle, a London-trained coach, explained that Uzoho has shown the world his ability and he wants the goalkeeper to move to Man United.