{
  "id": 4309016,
  "title": "Uzoho bids farewell after Omonia switch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uzoho-bids-farewell-after-omonia-switch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T00:20:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/uzoho-bids-farewell-after-omonia-switch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Francis Uzoho, the goalkeeper for Nigeria's Super Eagles, has bid farewell to Omonia Nicosia after a five-year tenure, signing with Omonia 29is Maiou. Reflecting on his time at the club, Uzoho expressed gratitude to the fans and management for their unwavering support. \"It was a privilege to represent this prestigious club,\" he stated on Instagram. Uzoho, 27, joined Omonia initially on loan from Deportivo La Coruña in 2019 and became a permanent fixture in 2021. During his time with Omonia, he made 77 appearances, conceding 84 goals and keeping 29 clean sheets. Osimhen, Iheanacho, and Lookman recently scored in victories. Uzoho, who had been the second-choice keeper to Fabiano at Omonia, was informed he could leave before the summer transfer window closed. Three Cypriot clubs were interested before he chose Omonia 29is Maiou, who are currently leading the early-season table. A three-year contract, with a possible one-year extension, is expected to make him the team's first-choice goalkeeper.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has completed his transfer from Omonia Nicosia to Omonia 29is Maiou after five years. Read his emotional farewell mes Read More: https://punchng.com/uzoho-bids-farewell-after-omonia-switch/",
  "key_points": [
    "Francis Uzoho ends five-year stint at Omonia Nicosia",
    "Signed with Omonia 29is Maiou on 29is Maiou",
    "Made 77 appearances, conceded 84 goals, kept 29 clean sheets"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Uzoho's departure from Omonia Nicosia and signing with Omonia 29is Maiou marks a promotion to first-choice goalkeeper, ending his time as second-choice at his former club.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Uzoho bids farewell after Omonia switch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uzoho-bids-farewell-after-omonia-switch-4309584",
        "published": "2026-08-30T00:20:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}