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Elche snap up Nigeria World Cup goalkeeper Francis Uzoho on loan

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Elche CF have confirmed the signing of Francis Uzoho on a season-long loan deal from Deportivo La Coruna.

The 19-year-old whose move is subject to medicals [to be carried out on Monday] will play the 2018-19 season with the Spanish second division outfit.

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In 2016, Uzoho joined Deportivo’s Juvenile side from Qatar’s Aspire Academy and signed a professional contract in January 2017.