Francis Uzoho has expressed his excitement at being back in the Super Eagles, describing the opportunity to represent the country as the highest honor of his career.
Speaking in a recent interview, Uzoho admitted he deeply missed life in camp during his absence.
“I think I missed quite a lot,” told the Super Eagles media. “I miss the boys, to be honest. I miss the vibe in camp because we’ve been together a lot.”
“The most noticeable thing is being around the boys and facing every challenge together.”
Uzoho, 26, revealed that despite being away from the team, he maintained regular contact with his teammates to keep relationships strong.
“I speak to them once in a while. We chat and check up on each other. I have colleagues I’m closer to, but in general I do reach out to the boys. I was filled with joy one I can’t really express especially knowing I was coming back to represent Nigeria, which is the most important thing in my career,” he added.
Addressing questions surrounding his recall, Uzoho firmly defended his inclusion, stating that only players deemed ready by the technical crew earn national team call ups.
“Everyone called up to the national team is ready. If you aren’t ready, you won’t be called. The technical scouts and coaching staff know what they are doing. If they call a player, it means he’s ready to represent Nigeria, and that applies to me as well. If the time comes and the country needs me, I will be ready.”
Uzoho also spoke warmly about his relationship with his fellow goalkeepers, noting a healthy and supportive atmosphere within the unit.
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While he shares a good bond with Amas Obasogie, he admitted he is particularly close to Stanley Nwabali.
“I was with Amas twice in the national team before I stopped coming. He’s a good lad and we’re close. Stanley Nwabali is my brother. When he came in, we were all together and helped each other.
“We have a very good relationship. People outside may not see it, but personally, I’m good with him and also with Amas,” he explained.
Francis Uzoho has earned 35 senior caps for Nigeria and last featured for the Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON.
