Afcon 23: Peseiro Expresses Confidence In Uzoho If Nwabali Fails Fitness Test

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Jose Peseiro has expressed confidence in the ability of his two goalkeepers he has in his team

Speaking ahead of Super Eagles quarter final match against Angola on Friday, he said he has confidence in Francis Uzoho should Stanley Nwabali fail to recover ahead of Angola clash.

He said that Nwabali will undergo a late fitness test on Thursday and he will make his decision on whether to field him or not afterwards.

Peseiro, however, stated that should Nwabali fail to make it in time for the clash, he will play Uzoho in goal.

He said, “Today we will make the final decision. He will do one last test to see if he is really fit but if he cannot play, Francis [Uzoho] will play. And I trust him.”

Nwabali has conceded just once in four appearances for the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

The Chippa United goalie has won Nigerians’ hearts with his performances at the ongoing AFCON in Ivory Coast.

The news of his training with his Super Eagles teammates on Tuesday came off as heartwarming with Nigerians anxious to know if he will be fit to face the boisterous Angola side.

The Super Eagles will take on the Black Antelopes in a quarter-final tie at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.

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