From the reserves to the World Cup, Nigeria keeper comes of age


Soccer Football - World Cup - Nigeria Press Conference - Volgograd Arena, Volgograd, Russia - June 21, 2018 Nigeria's Francis Uzoho during the press conference REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) - Even as part of the youngest side at the World Cup in Russia, Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho stands out as a novice in international football.

The gangly 19 year-old has played only seven times for his country and even fewer for his club, Deportivo La Coruna of Spain where he has mostly appeared for the B team.

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