FRANCIS UZOHO BIOGRAPHY, EDUCATION, CAREER CONTROVERSIES AND NET WORTH

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Francis Odinaka Uzoho is a Nigerian professional footballer known for his exceptional goalkeeping skills. He currently plays for Omonia, a club in the Cypriot First Division, and is a key player for the Nigeria national team.

FRANCIS UZOHO PROFILE

Name	Francis Uzoho
Real Name	Francis Odinaka Uzoho
Date of Birth	28 October 1998
Age	26 Years
State of Origin	Imo State
Tribe	Igbo
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Footballer
Religion	Christain
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$3 Million
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FRANCIS UZOHO BIOGRAPHY

Born 28 October 1998, in Nwangele, Imo State, Nigeria, Uzoho began his football journey at the Aspire Academy in Qatar. Although he started as a forward, his remarkable reflexes and height saw him transition to the goalkeeper position, where he excelled.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Specific details regarding his educational background are not available.

CAREER

Uzoho began his football journey with the Aspire Academy in Qatar. His impressive performances earned him a move to Spanish club Deportivo La Coruña in 2017, where he initially played for the youth and reserve teams. On October 15, 2017, at just 18 years old, Uzoho made his La Liga debut in a match against SD Eibar, becoming the youngest foreign goalkeeper to play in the Spanish top flight.

Afterward, he played for several clubs. In 2023, he joined Deportivo Alavés. Uzoho’s breakthrough on the international stage came in 2017 when he represented Nigeria at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. He made his senior debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria on November 14, 2017, in a friendly against Argentina. Uzoho was subsequently selected as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

He has also participated in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and Won domestic titles and honors in Cyprus with Omonia Nicosia.

CONTROVERSIES

There are no significant controversies connected to Francis Uzoho.

FRANCIS UZOHO SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE

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PERSONAL LIFE

Uzoho is married to his wife, Chinyere, and the couple has children. He is also involved in several charitable activities in Nigeria, particularly initiatives aimed at developing grassroots football.