In the wake of scathing criticism surrounding his recent poor performances for the Super Eagles, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has taken a drastic step by deactivating his social media account.

The 25-year-old, who plays for Omonia Nicosia, faced severe backlash from soccer enthusiasts in Nigeria, with many blaming him for the team’s failure to secure a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Uzoho’s struggles were particularly evident during the Super Eagles’ recent matches. In a 1-1 draw against Ghana’s Black Stars, he spilled a crucial shot by Thomas Partey, contributing to the team’s disappointing outcome.

The goalkeeper also faced scrutiny for conceding cheap goals in friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. His performance hit a new low with another inexpensive goal allowed in the 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Sunday.

The relentless criticism appears to have taken a toll on Uzoho, prompting the deactivation of his social media account ( on X).

The goalkeeper, who has represented Nigeria 32 times, now faces both on-field challenges and the repercussions of social media scrutiny.