After impressive saves against Manchester United, Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has been nominated for the UEFA Europa League Player of the Week and Save of the Day awards.
Uzoho was in outstanding form in Omonia Nicosia’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
The 23-year-old made 12 saves and only conceded in the 93rd minute.
The Nigerian was nominated alongside Vitor Oliveira, Joey Veerman, and William Boving for the Player of the Week award.
For the Save of the Day award, Uzoho will battle with Ugurcan Cakir, Kenan Piric, and Jorg Siebenhadhl.
The Super Eagles goalkeeper was in vintage form on Thursday night as he made 12 saves for his side, Omonoia Nicosia against Manchester United.
Although Man United ran out winners after a stoppage-time goal from Scott McTominay, Uzoho emerged as the star of the match as he prevented Man United from scoring 12 times in regular time.
Speaking after the match, Uzoho, who is a Manchester United fan, said it was a dream come true for him to play at the Old Trafford.
According to him, his performance against the Red Devils is the best so far in his career.
He said, “It is a dream come true for me, I have dreamed to play here for a long long time, so when I saw the draw, and I figured that I will be playing in Old Trafford. I wanted to play and I prayed to God to get an opportunity to play and I am happy I played here.”
On if his performance at Old Trafford was the best in his career, Uzoho said, “Arguably, yes, I think so.”
Uzoho who is the second-choice goalkeeper for Omonoia started in place of first-choice goalkeeper Fabiano who missed the game due to a shoulder injury.
