Icon4s:


Yes.

I always remember him as that small goalie that joined the team in celebration each time we won a game.

God Bless who ever thought of introducing the MRI to the U17s.

He should be a candidate for our next U23.

TheGoodJoe:


I agree wholeheartedly. He is definitely a strong contender for the Olympics goalkeeping position.

Francis is not the smallie. Which is frightening. Abdulazeez Abubakar is younger than Francis Uzoho. He was the smallest keeper.

terzurum5:
Former Nigeria U-17 Goalkeeper Gets Senior Squad Number At Deportivo La Coruna



Former Nigeria U-17 shot stopper Francis Uzoho has been handed a first team squad number by the technical crew of Spanish La-Liga side Deportivo La Coruna.


The 18 year old joined the team in January from the prestigious Aspire Academy in Qatar, a transfer exclusively reported by this football portal few months ago‎.


Although he is yet to make a first team appearance, he has severally trained with the first team, and impressed the handlers who have now decided to hand him a first team squad number in jersey number 23.


In the summer, he is expected to make his debut for the team in pre season games from where his performances could land him a permanent spot in the first team in competitive games.


For now he is the third choice goalkeeper of the La-Liga outfit, who are placed 16th on the log, and mathematically not saved yet as they face the prospect of dropping to the second division in Spain unless they pick up ‎points in their remaining five games of the season.


Uzoho was a part of the Nigerian U-17 team of 2013 that won the U-17 World Youth Championship in the UAE. He was the third choice goalkeeper of the team as head coach Manu Garba settled for Dele Alampasu as his first choice.

Daniel Martins


owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/25/former-nigeria-u-17-goalkeeper-gets-senior-squad-number-at-deportivo-la-coruna/

TheGoodJoe:


I hope we maintain our scouting model that unearth these talents, coupled with the current NPFL U15 tournament, we can keep unearthing rare gems.

TheGoodJoe:


I agree wholeheartedly. He is definitely a strong contender for the Olympics goalkeeping position.

Francis is not the smallie. Which is frightening. Abdulazeez Abubakar is younger than Francis Uzoho. He was the smallest keeper.

TheGoodJoe:
Francis Uzoho was already a huge kid. You can see him far right in the picture. The young really grow. Look at Iheanacho looking like Crayfish. LOLS.

TheGoodJoe:
Francis Uzoho was already a huge kid. You can see him far right in the picture. The young really grow. Look at Iheanacho looking like Crayfish. LOLS.

tbaba1234:
Back in training, Osimhen

[img]http://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/typo3temp/pics/170425_en_Training_News_5724d7af13.jpeg[/img]

Icon4s:


Reason why I still want Manu as U17 coach.

komekn:


When was the U17 tournament? Consider time lapse you cannot make an application on past glories. How many senior caps has he won, has he been playing in a top European club. Has he played Champions league what are his stats, top goal scorer in league or club, highest number of assists, etc. Bearing in mind your earlier assertion, What Special Talent

If he had come to Arsenal's academy as a young teenager there would be no issues he would now be classed as home grown.

However, he has been in Holland for the past 2/3 years, doing what I do believe he will face work permit issues even on appeal I doubt if he will be granted a permit.

Just my opinion.

p.s. Checked his Stats, he is 20 now and has played 23 games and 1 goal.

Icon4s:


Yeah I remember that face.

Chigozie Obasi seems to be the smallest.

But Isaac Success is not in that pix.

I almost insulted one of my colleagues then who said those boys were above 25.

Icon4s:


Yeah Abdul Azeez. Where is he now?

TheGoodJoe:

I had a friend who said then, "no any one is less than 28."
MRI have helped us and we need to make good use of it.

tbaba1234:
Spurs plotting swoop for Blackpool teen sensation Bright Osayi-Samuel

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3391047/tottenham-transfer-news-blackpool-bright-osayi-samuel/

tbaba1234:


Gombe United

Icon4s:


Good to know.

But was he and Uzoho part of the last u20 selection process? I mean the ill-fated Amuneke's U20

Icon4s:


Yeah Abdul Azeez. Where is he now?

ChrisKels:


I read an article sometime in the past where this guy gave an interview saying he would jump at the opportunity to wear the GWG. Been following him ever since. Good thing he has been improving. He and Onyedinma haven't been capped by England at any level, this is a good time to cap tie him before that move to either of the two London giants materializes

tbaba1234:


Gombe United

Icon4s:


Good to know.

But was he and Uzoho part of the last u20 selection process? I mean the ill-fated Amuneke's U20

TheGoodJoe:


That is nice news. Glad he is beyond academy football.

tbaba1234:


I follow him on Instagram.

Icon4s:


Good to know.

But was he and Uzoho part of the last u20 selection process? I mean the ill-fated Amuneke's U20

TheSuperNerd:
Odinaka Francis Uzoho currently stands at an impressive 1.96m (off my head, that is about 6ft 4.5 inches)

But Alampasu stands at 1.99m (6ft 7inches or so)....


Excellent heights for Goalies.

Ikeme is 1.93m.... Enyeama is 1.82m....

Mehn... all are tall.... but tall pass tall....

TheGoodJoe:


TransferMarket says Abdulazeez is still at Nath Boys Academy. He is Seventeen now. I hope he tries out in the next U20 Camp. Hope he reaches great Heights.

forgiveness:


RB Leipzig is a very ambitious club. It will become another Chelsea in the German league.

Simy Nwankwo could be good addition to the team. This boy tall pass Peter Crouch.

We need such kind of player.

TheSuperNerd:
Odinaka Francis Uzoho currently stands at an impressive 1.96m (off my head, that is about 6ft 4.5 inches)

But Alampasu stands at 1.99m (6ft 7inches or so)....


Excellent heights for Goalies.

Ikeme is 1.93m.... Enyeama is 1.82m....

Mehn... all are tall.... but tall pass tall....

TheSuperNerd:
Apart for Fred and osayi.... Solomon Viv Otabor is another

Icon4s:


OK. I see.

Meaning he was 13 at that tourney.
Alampasu's back up goalies were really very small.

imagine how it would have looked for Uzoho or AbdulAzeez to have mounted the post then per adventure Alampasu was injured.

If fairness is applied in that next U20 selection. That team will go places. Some of those Amuneke's boys are even still eligible.

That NPFL U17 team should be a bedrock.

I would personally recommend Siasia for that U20 job or what do you think?

maidaboi:
fred need a look in before england does