Rohr replaces injured Francis Uzoho with Enyimba goalkeeper

Enyimba’s Theophilus Afelokhai has been handed his maiden Nigeria call-up after first-choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was ruled out for upcoming games against South Africa and Uganda.

On Monday, Spanish outfit Elche confirmed Uzoho will be sidelined for four weeks after suffering a fracture to the rib on the back of their heavy 5-1 defeat to Cadiz in Sunday’s Segunda encounter.

And coach Gernot Rohr has extended a call-up to Afelokhai who was a bright spark in the People’s Elephants’ Caf Confederation Cup campaign.

“This is the opportunity I have been ready for,” the former Kano Pillars shot-stopper said.

“I hope to take it.”

It is understood that Afelokhai will be the number three goalkeeper in Rohr’s pecking order for the crucial match against Bafana Bafana.
That said, the 30-year-old has a chance to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles after close to three years in the international wilderness.
Nigeria will face South Africa in Johannesburg on November 17 before meeting Uganda three days later in Asaba.
The twenty-three invited players are expected to start reporting to camp on Monday, November 12.
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