After the friendly game against Scotland in London, Austin Ejide
has not only been criticized by foreign press but also by former
Nigerian number one Peter Rufai.
The
Eagles had conceded twice to their Scottish counterpart and had to
rely on two come back goal by Uchebo and Nwafor to gain a 2-2 draw.Rufai
reviewed the game and focused on the goal keeper's showing, He prayed
for Eagles number one to stay health throughout the World Cup, saying he
hopes Ejide never comes out on duty during the tournament.He said: ‘’We
pray that nothing happens to Enyeama to warrant a change’’
Rufai
however stated there was no reason to panic and that footballers have
bad days, he continued: ‘’It happens in football. Ejide is a fine
goalkeeper. All goalkeepers go through that at one stage or the other’’,
Rufai said recalling how jittery he used to be when called to take over
from number one goalkeepers in his club.
Ejide had an awfull
showing in the game, even catching the ball in the air and with little
contact throwing it into his goal, The goal was cancelled by refree Lee
Probert judging that Ejide clashed with a Scottish player.
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