Ike Shorunmu, Nigeria’s goalkeeper trainer, says the problem needs a gradual fix.
By Rasheed Adewuyi
Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer Ike Shorunmu is deeply worried about the team’s recent goalkeeping problem, and he is determined to solve it.
Shorunmu, in a telephone chat with Sports Joust, disclosed that though the technical crew had identified the problem, the coaches would gradually resolve it.
“The situation at hand is not something we can resolve immediately. The coaches are aware of the situation, and we’ll search all the nook and cranny to get the best for the country,” he said.
The former Besiktas of Turkey goalkeeper explained that the goalkeeping arm of any team is a very important area that needs to be fixed if it has the kind of problem the Super Eagles are currently facing.
“It took me five years to take over from Peter Rufa and Aloy Agwu because goalkeeping requires a lot of tutoring from experienced hands, and that’s why we need time to produce the best,” he added.
He also stated that three new goalkeepers would be invited for the next match to fight for the number one position ahead of Nigeria versus Portugal friendly match in Lisbon next month.
Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho’s mistakes have been very costly for Nigeria during the Afcon quarter-final and the 2022 Qatar world cup tickets.
