Emmanuel Amuneke Names Roster And Jersey Numbers For Fifa Under 17 World Cup
Published: October 09, 2015
Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke has announced the roster and squad numbers for the upcoming Fifa Under 17 World Cup in Chile.
An analysis of the squad list revealed that 3 goalkeepers, 4 defenders, 8 midfielders and 6 strikers will depart Argentina for Chile next week.
As expected, skipper Kelechi Nwakali, Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye will be displaying their wares in Chile as well as 8 other youngsters that qualified for the semi - finals of the last African U-17 Nations Cup in Niger Republic.
Nigeria, who have won the Fifa U17s four times in the past, begin their campaign with a game against the United States on October 17, with Croatia and Chile completing the pool.
Nigeria Squad
1:Akpan Udoh-Goalkeeper
2: John Lazarus-Defender
3:Tobechukwu Ibe-Defender
4:David Enogela-Midfielder
5:Lukman Zakari-Defender
6:Kingsley Michael-Midfielder
7:Funsho Bamgboye-Forward
8:Samuel Chukwueze-Midfielder
9:Victor Osimhen-Forward
10:Kelechi Nwakali-Midfielder
11:Chinedu Madueke-Midfielder
12: Chukwudi Agor-Midfielder
13:Joel Osikel-Midfielder
14:Ejike Ikwu-Defender
15:Udochukwu Anumudu-Forward
16:Amos Benjamin-Goalkeeper
17:Osinachi Ebere-Forward
18:Edidiong Essien-Midfielder
19:Sunday Alimi-Forward
20:Orji Okwonkwo-Forward
21:Chisom Chiaha-Goalkeeper
Photo Credit : thenff.com
An analysis of the squad list revealed that 3 goalkeepers, 4 defenders, 8 midfielders and 6 strikers will depart Argentina for Chile next week.
As expected, skipper Kelechi Nwakali, Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye will be displaying their wares in Chile as well as 8 other youngsters that qualified for the semi - finals of the last African U-17 Nations Cup in Niger Republic.
Nigeria, who have won the Fifa U17s four times in the past, begin their campaign with a game against the United States on October 17, with Croatia and Chile completing the pool.
Nigeria Squad
1:Akpan Udoh-Goalkeeper
2: John Lazarus-Defender
3:Tobechukwu Ibe-Defender
4:David Enogela-Midfielder
5:Lukman Zakari-Defender
6:Kingsley Michael-Midfielder
7:Funsho Bamgboye-Forward
8:Samuel Chukwueze-Midfielder
9:Victor Osimhen-Forward
10:Kelechi Nwakali-Midfielder
11:Chinedu Madueke-Midfielder
12: Chukwudi Agor-Midfielder
13:Joel Osikel-Midfielder
14:Ejike Ikwu-Defender
15:Udochukwu Anumudu-Forward
16:Amos Benjamin-Goalkeeper
17:Osinachi Ebere-Forward
18:Edidiong Essien-Midfielder
19:Sunday Alimi-Forward
20:Orji Okwonkwo-Forward
21:Chisom Chiaha-Goalkeeper
Photo Credit : thenff.com
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