Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has tendered an apology to Nigerian football fans over a recent Snapchat post where he appeared to have thrown a jibe at supporters, who were critical of his performance during the national team’s friendly tour in Portugal.

Uzoho conceded two questionable goals during the friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique a few days ago, which subsequently drew criticism from fans on social media, with many doubting the reliability of the Omonia player to be in goal ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

After the Mozambique game, Uzoho posted, “If e easy do am make oyinbo man sign”, an apparent response to his critics, who have never been able to travel to Europe to play football as he did. Unexpectedly, those words did not sit well with the fans, who further lambasted him.

Finally breaking his silence on the Snapchat post on Thursday, the goalkeeper apologised to fans for his actions, which he said “was not the best towards the fans”. Also, he accepted the criticism, saying it would motivate him to keep growing.

“It has come to my attention that my recent Snapchat has not been my best behaviour towards you all as my loyal fans,” he said in the statement.

 “I apologise for this, as it was not my intention to conduct myself in such a manner toward the fans who have supported and motivated me through my career,” the player added.

“Accepting criticism is part of my job and one that I often welcome from the people who continue to support me. I accept your criticisms with the utmost respect and understanding that you all want me to do better.

“I want you all to know that I continue to grow daily as a person and in my career and you all are a vital part of my growth and success. My actions are aimed to reflect this and will continue to do so,” Uzoho said.