World Cup 2018: 7 teenagers playing in the World Cup

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Mbappe in training ahead of the World Cup

#5 Francis Uzoho

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Francis Uzono

The fourth youngest player in this year's World Cup is Nigeria's goalkeeper Francis Uzoho. The young goalkeeper plies his trade for Spanish La Liga side Deportivo de La Coruna and even made two appearances in the league this season and could be the man between the sticks for the Super Eagles.

Uzoho made his debut for Nigeria's senior team against Argentina in November 2017 and has made three appearances since including the recent game in which the Super Eagles lost 2-1 to England at Wembley. A tall goalkeeper with good agility and reactions, Uzoho could be a man clubs will be keenly watching and tracking the player's displays.

The Nigerian fans seem to be confident with the manager starting the youngster ahead of their other two experienced goalkeepers in the squad at the World Cup. With the faith and backing of the fans and manager, the young goalkeeper will face his biggest test at the tournament.

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