Golden Eaglets head coach, Manu Garba, has named his final 20-man squad to represent Nigeria at the 2025 WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament, Afrosport reports.
Garba has selected three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and six forwards to his team ahead of the tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.
Goalkeeper duo Aquila Ahur amd Great Edafe are joined on the list by Abdullateef Lasisi and Mubarak Rasheed in defence, midfielders Paul Ugwu and Famous Umole, as well as forwards Wisdom Innocent and George Agha.
Meanwhile, the Golden Eaglets players and technical team will depart Nigeria for Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday.
Garba’s side played a total of 13 warm-up friendlies, scoring 25 goals and letting in five, on their way to claiming 10 victories, two draws and one loss. Their most recent outing ended in a goalless draw with Mop Stars FC on Monday.
Nigeria are drawn in Group B alongside Benin Republic and Burkina Faso. Group A, however, comprises hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Ghana and Togo.
The five-time world champions will kick off their WAFU-B U17 Boys campaign against Benin’s Baby Cheetahs on Wednesday, 24 September, before facing the Burkinabes three days later
Full Golden Eaglets squad for WAFU B U17 Boys Tournament
Goalkeepers: Aquila Ahur (Mailantarki FC); Great Edafe (Beyond Limits); Paul Awelewa (Morak FC)
Defenders: Abdullateef Lasisi (La Planet); Mubarak Rasheed (RFO FC); Sadiq Salihu (Niger Tornadoes); Godwin Menyaga (Adoration FC); Abdulsamad Salisu (Central FC); Emmanuel Asika (Mailantarki FC)
Midfielders: Paul Ugwu (RBM FC); Famous Umole (Derby FC); David Edeh (Adoration FC); Umar Yahaya (Footwork FC); Ahmed Yusuf (One-Touch FC)
Forwards: Wisdom Innocent (Wonderland FC); George Agha (Unique & Fine FC); Boluwatife Thompson (Breeders FC); Emeka Nnalue (Collins FC); Salim Umar (Dante FC); Auwal Muhammad (36 Lions)
