Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles coach, is maintaining secrecy regarding his favored goalkeeper for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
According to a report by PUNCH Sports Extra, Peseiro has refrained from confirming his first-choice goalkeeper despite testing all three goalkeepers in his final 25-man squad.
Although Stanley, Francis Uzoho, and Olorunleke Ojo were given opportunities in recent matches, Peseiro remains cautious about declaring his definitive choice for the starting XI against Equatorial Guinea.
Nigeria’s goalkeeping predicament, particularly regarding Uzoho’s recent performances, has put pressure on Peseiro to explore alternative options, though he has included Uzoho in the final squad.
The question remains whether Ojo and Nwabali could potentially replace him at the tournament.
Additionally, Peseiro defended his team’s performance after a 2-0 loss to Guinea in a pre-AFCON friendly, emphasizing the importance of testing a new formation and expressing contentment with the players’ efforts despite the defeat.
