Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho Up For Europa League Awards

October 14, 2022

Omonia's Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho reacts to their defeat on the final whistle in the UEFA Europa League Group E football match between Manchester United and Omonoia Nicosia, at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, north-west England, on October 13, 2022. - Man Utd won the game 1-0. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has been lauded for his outstanding performance against Manchester United on Thursday night at Old Trafford.

Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho Up For Europa League Awards 2 (News Central TV) — Francis Uzoho, Manchester United vs Omonoia

Following his outstanding performance against Manchester United, Uzoho has been nominated for the UEFA Europa League League Player of the Week and Save of the Day honours.

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The 23-year-old was on the verge of completing one of the greatest goalkeeping performances in Old Trafford history until Scott McTominay scored deep into stoppage time. Manchester United won the game 1-0 to keep their perfect record in the tournament intact.

In only his second appearance for the Cypriot club this season, Uzoho made 11 excellent saves during the game. The goalkeeper will compete for the Player of the Week award against Vitor Oliveira, Joey Veerman, and William Boving.

Along with Ugurcan Cakir, Kenan Piric, and Jorg Siebenhadhl, he is vying for the Save of the Day prize.