I’m mentally ready for World Cup – Uzoho

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has revealed that he’s mentally prepared to don the green and white jersey of Nigeria at the World Cup in Russia.

Uzoho who selected former Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama as his role model, stated that he’s not scared of playing against some of the best players at the World Cup.

“My biggest hero for Nigeria remains Vincent and I always admire him.

“To think I was watching him at the last World Cup in Brazil, making that incredible save against Bosnia, to now getting a chance to follow in his footsteps is unbelievable.

“I have faced some tough players in La Liga and some friendly games, I believe I still have a lot to do in my career.

“We have a good squad and I am mentally prepared and ready.”