Golden Eaglets storms Yamoussoukro for WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament
The Nigeria's U17 Boys National Team known as the Golden Eaglets have left the country to compete in the WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire.
The Eaglets and Mop Stars FC drew 0-0 on Monday in their last friendly match before the competition.
During camp, the team participated in 13 friendly games, winning 10, drawing 2, and losing just one.
The team is in Group B with Burkina Faso and also Benin Republic with two teams progressing to the knockout stages.
On Wednesday, September 24, the five-time world champions will play the Benin Republic's Baby Cheetahs to start the tournament.
Ghana, Togo, Niger Republic, and host country Cote d'Ivoire are in Group A.
The Stade du Lycée Scientifique in Yamoussoukro, which was built for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and features natural turf, will host the matches.
Golden Eaglets for WAFU U-17
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)