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Nigeria’s Francis Uzoho has opted for a social media hiatus by deactivating his account on X.com.
Nigeria’s Francis Uzoho has chosen to step away from social media after he deactivated his account on X.com.
Pulse Sports Nigeria can report this after a check on the player’s account following Nigeria’s poor outing against Zimbabwe on Sunday.
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Ban Uzoho from Super Eagles - Angry Nigerians react to draw against Zimbabwe
After conceding again in Nigeria's World Cup Qualifier against Zimbabwe, fans have called for Uzoho to be banned from the team.
Uzoho and Super Eagles: What happened
The shot-stopper and his Super Eagles teammates endured another disappointing outing in the FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Nigeria went, saw but failed to conquer its hosts the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Rwanda.
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The Super Eagles once again came from behind to force a draw, with Uzoho conceding a remarkable 35-yard screamer from Zimbabwe’s Walter Musona.
Kelechi Iheanacho came to rescue a point from the bench, with the result leaving Nigeria’s World Cup hopes hanging in the air after just two matches.
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Jose Peseiro’s Eagles have now picked just two points from a possible six after the Crocodiles of Lesotho stunned Nigeria in the first game played in Uyo last Thursday.
Uzoho leaves Twitter
Following the performance and result against the Warriors, Nigerians blamed the goalkeeper for the goal.
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As reported by Pulse Sports, they did not hold back in their criticism after the game in Rwanda.
Pulse Sports checks on Monday showed that the Omonia Nicosia stopper had deactivated his account ‘Uzohof’ on X.com, formerly Twitter.
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However, further Pulse Sports checks revealed that Uzoho’s Instagram account is still very much active.
Summary
While the reason for his decision remains cloudy, it may be connected to the game against Zimbabwe as Nigerians begin to worry about being spectators in another World Cup.
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Uzoho’s decision to leave Twitter raises questions about the pressures and level of scrutiny footballers face on social media. Whether his decision is to main focus., avoid distractions, or simply take a break, the goalkeeper’s choice reflects a growing trend among athletes who occasionally opt for a hiatus from the constant pressure from social media.
The decision to deactivate a Twitter account often raises questions about the pressures and scrutiny faced by athletes on social media platforms.
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Whether it's to maintain focus, avoid distractions, or simply take a break from the digital realm, the goalkeeper's choice reflects a growing trend among athletes who occasionally opt for a hiatus from the constant online presence.
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