Francis Uzoho

**Francis Uzoho: Biography** **Early Life and Education** Francis Odinaka Uzoho was born on October 28, 1998, in Ekitiafor Abba, Nwangele, Imo State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian professional footballer primarily known for his role as a goalkeeper. Uzoho began his development at the Aspire Academy in Qatar, where he trained from 2013 to 2016. **Career Progression** Uzoho's professional career began in Spain. In 2017, he signed with Deportivo La Coruña, initially playing for the reserve team, Deportivo B, where he made 26 appearances. Later in 2017, he debuted for the Deportivo La Coruña senior team, making 2 appearances during his tenure with the club from 2017 to 2020. During this period, he was loaned out to several clubs to gain playing time. His loan spells included time at Elche in the 2017–2018 season, where he appeared in 8 matches, and Anorthosis during the 2018–2019 season (3 appearances). He was also loaned to Omonia in the 2019–2020 season (5 appearances). In 2020, he moved to APOEL, where he played 25 games until 2021. **Current Status** Since 2021, Francis Uzoho has played as a goalkeeper for Cypriot First Division club Omonia, where he has made 44 appearances as of early 2026. **International Career and Major Achievements** Uzoho has been a significant member of the Nigeria national football team, having made 36 caps since his debut in 2017. He played a crucial role in Nigeria's campaigns at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), contributing to the team's achievements. Notably, he was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the 2023 AFCON (held in Ivory Coast) and secured a third-place finish in the 2019 AFCON (held in Egypt). His position is Goalkeeper, and he stands at 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) tall.