The first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria had a memorable game against Manchester United despite his team succumbing to a late strike to lose 0-1.
Handed a rare start by coach Neil Lennon, Uzoho who is a Manchester United fan frustrated the trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and Anthony with saves which were well timed and executed. He was largely the reason why both teams head into the break tied at 0-0.
Uzoho picked up from where he left off in the second half with six more saves including a finger tip save off an effort from Casemiro, which many thought has beaten him. Not done yet he made a double save by first denying Rashford before stopping Ronaldo’s follow up effort.
He was finally beaten in the third minute of time added on by Scott McTominay but that didn’t stop Uzoho from picking up the man of the match award for his heroics, putting himself in the frame for more games at the club where he has been second choice since his move on deadline day two summers ago.
The wins means Manchester United have sealed their passage to the knockout round of the game. Real Sociedad are also through to the knock out round after a 3-0 win over Sheriff of Moldova in the other group game. They have 12 points from winning all of their games played so far.
