• Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have named a 25-man squad for the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso.
• Head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere selected three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven forwards.
• Nigeria will compete in Group B alongside Niger Republic and hosts Burkina Faso.
• The tournament serves as a qualifying competition for next year’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
• The Eaglets are scheduled to leave Nigeria on October 6, ahead of their opening match on October 14.

Golden Eaglets Set for WAFU B U-17 Championship

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are set to begin their campaign at the WAFU B U-17 Championship after head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere selected a 25-player squad for the tournament in Burkina Faso.

The five-time world champions have been placed in Group B, where they will face Niger Republic and hosts Burkina Faso as they compete for a place in next year’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Ghana, Togo and Benin Republic make up Group A.

How the 25-Man Squad Is Structured

Uwejamomere’s selection consists of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven forwards.

The distribution gives the squad a total of 25 players as Nigeria prepares for the regional competition.

Goalkeepers

The three goalkeepers selected are:

• Mutiu Adenle
• Abdulfatai Seriki
• Richard Oguama

Defenders

The defensive options are:

• Chinedu Nchoje
• Goodness Ukwubile
• Victor Ogbonna
• Daniel Dickson
• Chinonso Umenozie
• Jamiu Issa
• Daniel Agunzi

Midfielders

The midfield department features:

• Israel Irabor
• Adewolu Lukman
• Izuchukwu Ogboji
• Sochima Emeka
• Michael Ekundayo
• Al-Ameen Adegboya
• Saeed Hussaini
• Abubakar Abdulrasaq

Forwards

The seven forwards named by the coach are:

• Godswill Usoro
• Daniel Lawrence
• Chiedozie Igboenyobe
• Faruq Azeez
• David Fagbamila
• Mubarak Fasiu
• Abiodun John

Eaglets to Leave Nigeria on October 6

The Golden Eaglets are scheduled to depart Nigeria on October 6 for Burkina Faso.

According to the information provided, the team will have eight days to complete its tactical and technical preparations before its opening match on October 14.

The preparation period will therefore form the final stage of the team’s build-up before competitive action begins at the WAFU B U-17 Championship.

Group B Awaits Nigeria

Nigeria’s group campaign will see the Eaglets compete against Niger Republic and tournament hosts Burkina Faso.

The regional championship is particularly important because it serves as a qualifying competition for next year’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

With the squad now confirmed, attention turns to the team’s preparations in Burkina Faso and its opening fixture on October 14.

What Comes Next for the Golden Eaglets?

The immediate task for Uwejamomere and his players is to complete their tactical and technical preparations after arriving in Burkina Faso.

The Golden Eaglets will then begin their Group B campaign, with their performance at the WAFU B U-17 Championship determining their progress in the competition and their pursuit of qualification for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Conclusion

With a 25-man squad now selected, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have their personnel in place for the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso.

Uwejamomere has opted for a squad made up of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven forwards. The team is scheduled to depart Nigeria on October 6 before beginning its tournament campaign on October 14.

The focus now shifts from squad selection to final preparations and Nigeria’s opening Group B assignment.