Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia: Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro Speaks on Francis Uzoho’s Error

• Francis Uzoho made a costly error during Nigeria’s friendly match with Saudi Arabia
• The goalkeeper attempted to deal with an aerial ball, only to turn it into his own net
• Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has shared his thoughts on the goalkeeper’s howler

The head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, has reacted to Francis Uzoho’s howler against Saudi Arabia in an international friendly.

It was a fight to finish at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao on Friday night, with the Nigerian goalkeeper making yet another blunder.

Uzoho failed to deal with a freekick in the 60th minute as the Green Falcons were gifted the opening goal in a shocking fashion.

The Omonia of Cyprus shot-stopper had made an attempt to get hold of an aerial ball, only to parry it into his own net.

Nigeria drew level courtesy of an own goal in the 73rd minute, and then Kelechi Iheanacho put the Super Eagles ahead eight minutes later.

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In the final minute of stoppage time, Saudi Arabia struck an equaliser following a fine effort from Mohamed Kanno.

It ended Nigeria 2-2 Saudi Arabia.

After the game, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro admitted Uzoho’s error was his own. He said via Daily Post:

“I like our players, when they make mistakes it is my responsibility.

The goalkeepers never play free or calm because of the people. I don’t know why they attack the goalkeepers every time.

“Why don’t they attack the strikers when they lose the ball or miss a goal, why?

“They could make mistakes, it is my responsibility. Next time, I need to train him (Uzoho) better.”

Ndidi unimpressed with Uzoho

Sports Brief earlier reported that one of the major highlights of the match was Francis Uzoho's blunder that led to Saudi Arabia's first goal in the game.

Nigeria's captain for the night, Wilfred Ndid, reacted angrily after the former Deportivo shot-stopper fumbled Salman's freekick.

The video stirred different reactions from Nigerian football fans, with most of them sharing their opinion about the 24-year-old's mistake.