Rufai acknowledges Super Eagles goalkeeper crisis, canvasses for support

<p>Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has admitted concerns over the goalkeeping situation in the team.</p>, <p>Current number one, Francis Uzoho has come under intense criticisms following his poor displays in recent outings for the three-time African champions.</p>, <p>Udinese shot stopper, Maduka Okoye, who was once the team’s first choice also struggled to inspire confidence when selected.</p>, <p>Rufai, one of the best goalkeepers to have come out of Africa, aknowledged the situation but has called for a collective response from the entire team.</p>, <p>“Yes, we have a goalkeeping problem, but it’s not that we don’t have quality goalkeepers,” the 60-year-old told BBC Sports Africa.</p>, <p>“They need to be courageous, they must be strong and not let the criticisms demoralise them. The entire team should rise up to the occasion.”</p>