Rohr praises debutants Brian Idowu and Francis Uzoho

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has singled out the duo of goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho and Brian Idowu for special praises in Nigeria’s 4-2 win over Argentina in a pre World Cup friendly.
Speaking after the game in Krasnordar, Rohr said “Brian is a newcomer in the team, but he’s not the only one. We have three new players, and I would like to highlight our 19-year- old goalkeeper Uzoho. He played well.

Such matches are especially designed so that we can asses new players in the team. We have three players who have a special relationship with Russia, Rohr continued

”We have Ahmed Musa and the captain (Mikel Obi) of the team. He has a connection here through the family. Brian played well, scored a goal. His prospects depend on how he will perform at the club. His debut, I’m happy. On his position we have other options, so who will pick who plays better, he will be involved in the fight”.

Idowu scored on his debut after coming on for Ola Aina while Uzoho ensured Nigeria didn’t concede again after he replaced Akpeyi who conceded both goals..