Gernot Rohr refuses to blame Super Eagles goalkeeper for Serbia defeat

The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to Serbia in an international friendly match played on Tuesday, March 27 at the Hive Stadium, England.

Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović scored past Uzoho in the 68th and 81st minute to give the Europeans victory.

After the defeat, football loving Nigerians expressed their unhappiness with Uzoho’s performance while some suggested that he could have done better with both goals.

Despite the criticism, Rohr has refused to fault the 19-year-old who has replaced Ikechukwu Ezenwa as the first choice goalkeeper

The German tactician admitted that Uzoho did not have the same type of game he had in the 1-0 win over Poland, but did not point out that he caused the defeat as he gave credit to Serbia for the victory.

Rohr said, "We don’t blame any individual over our loss. As a team, we are collectively responsible for whatever result we get. Win, lose or draw. Serbia did very well to win the game. Congratulations to them.”

The Super Eagles boss also noted that there are areas in which his team can improve upon, as their mistakes in the friendlies have been identified.

”There are areas we need to work on in our team, and we have seen them over the two games.”

"Hopefully, we will have them sorted out before we play in the World Cup later in the year. You expect to see mistakes in friendly games, and make corrections in competitive games.” Rohr Said

Gernot Rohr will now have two months to prepare for the Super Eagles next friendly against DR Congo on Friday, March 25.