Nigeria’s U17 squad, Golden Eaglets will begin their preparations for this year’s Africa U17 Cup of Nations on Monday, after Head Coach Nduka Ugbade called 48 players to camp in Nigeria’s federal capital.
The invitees, which include most of the bunch that won the WAFU B U17 Championship in the Ghanaian city of Cape Coast last summer, have been told to report to Abuja on Friday, 20th January 2023.
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The Africa U17 Cup of Nations has been scheduled for Algeria 8th – 30th April, from which the four top-placed teams will qualify to fly Africa’s flag at the FIFA U17 World Cup finals that will be staged in Peru 10th November – 2nd December.
Nigeria are five-time champions of the FIFA U17 World Cup after triumphs in China in 1985, Japan in 1993, Korea Republic in 2007, United Arab Emirates in 2013 and Chile in 2015.
ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:
Richard Odoh, Hameed Ayomide Balogun, Ebube Wisdom Okere, Umar Abubakar, Tochukwu Simeon Ogbabido, Tochukwu Joseph Ogboji, Utibe Friday Silas, Emmanuel Osaro Onotu, Jubril Odeyemi Azeez, Faruq Jimoh, Kevwe Onomigho Iyede, Suleiman Shehu, Abdullahi Buhari, Victor Divine Emmanuel, Daniel Ayomide Egunshola, Abubakar Shuaibu, Ozor Victor Okeke, Emmanuel Michael, Miracle Jackson Ogwor, Light Chijioke Eke, Raphael Oyebanjo, Miracle Agabi Williams, Yahaya Danjuma Lawali, Prince Oche Bawa, Favour Oluwasegun Daniel, Precious Tonye Williams, Jerry Patrick Ogbole, Emmanuel Junior Chidi, Mubarak Emmanuel Suleiman, Abubakar Ibrahim Zubairu, Richard Oliseamaka Uche, Joseph Oluwatobi Robert, Michael Uche Ogba, John Auta, Shola Oluwafemi Kolo, Pascal Obioma Uzoho, Victor Friday, Itaribo Ayebaekepriye, Jeremiah Oluwaseyi Olaleke, Basil Chimaobi Mbata, Oluwadare Olodan, Precious Benjamin, Tochukwu Michael Agbo, Samuel Aderibigbe, Abubakar Idris Abdullahi, Umar Jamiu, Tijjani Mohammed, Abdullahi Haruna
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I like your model Gusau.You have indeed proven so far a reliable administrator.Can only wish your tenure well.
The sure road to success is early preparations backed by dependable leadership.
@Greenturf. Indeed Gusau has started very well and kudos to him for these changes he has introduced. However, he needs to do more. For example, the Guinea U23 National team has started training and have started the second phase of training. The match for the final qualifying round will take place in March 2023 and our team coach by Salisu Yusuf is yet to resume training. Please Gusau can you please àrrange for their early camping as you have done for Golden Eaglets. We can’t afford to miss the U23 Nation cup coming up. Please don’t allow Guinea U23 National team to eliminate us. God bless you Gusau and your board God bless Nigeria.
What I want to know is what is the NFF’s plans for the Super Falcons ahead of the World Cup in less than six months time.
Nigeria are in an impossible group. Vain soundbites from the erstwhile unimpressive Randy Waldrum is worth less than a handful of dust without solid preparations by the NFF.
So far they have been very quiet indeed. I haven’t read of any friendly matches or honoring any invitational tournaments.
In any event, I will encourage Waldrum or whoever is in charge to go for a 5-3-2 formation for the world cup. If key players are fit and flying, my ideal starting 11 is:
Goalkeeper:
– Chiamaka Nnadozie
Centrebacks:
– Osinachi Ohale
– Ashleigh Plumptre
– Blessing Tosin Demehin
Wingbacks:
– Michelle Alozie
– Nicole Payne
Defensive Midfielder:
– Christie Ucheibe
Attacking Midfielders:
– Toni Payne
– Rasheedat Ajibade
Strikers:
– Uchenna Kanu
– Asisat Oshoala
See my boy oh miracle the no 15 knew how he started and lives a few km from me.best wishes bro.