Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro says the goalkeepers of the senior national team of Nigeria are having a crisis of confidence when they keep goal for the team due to the barrage of attacks from Nigerians, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Yesterday the Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by Saudi Arabia with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho inexplicably diverting an aimless free kick into his own net for the game’s opening goal.
Nigeria rallied back and even took a 2-1 lead before a late free kick in time added on ensure that the game against need in a draw. The coach was asked about Uzoho’s error , which is the latest in a series of error prone display he has had for the team.
“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?”, he queried.
“When I arrived here, I remember I was told to change the goalkeeper. I spoke with all of them, No one feels comfortable because everybody attacked them. They could make mistakes, it is my responsibility. Next time I need to train him (Uzoho) better.
