Exclusive: Nwakali, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Anumudu Headline Nigeria U20s 18-Man Squad For Burundi Clash
Published: May 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke has made up his mind regarding the 18 players that will jet out to Burundi next Wednesday for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier against the East Africans.
Arsenal target Kelechi Nwakali is a certainty for the trip as you would expect, while Wolfsburg-bound Victor Osimhen, Kingsley Michael, who has been one of the most impressive players at the get-together, and Orji Okonkwo will be on the plane.
Samuel Chukwueze, goalkeeper Akpan Udoh, CS Sfaxien trainee Lukman Zakari, Lazarus John, Chukwudi Agor and the exciting wing-back Udochukwu Anumudu all made the 18-man roster.
Ejike Ukwu, Abbas Usman and Ofe Opeh are in line to start against Burundi next Saturday having made the squad list.
The Nigeria U20s beat Kaduna United 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to Victor Osimhen who netted the game-winner.
Confirmed Players That Will Travel To Burundi
Kelechi Nwakali ,Victor Osimhen, Kingsley Michael , Orji Okonkwo, Samuel Chukwueze, Akpan Udoh, Lukman Zakari, Lazarus John, Chukwudi Agor,Udochukwu Anumudu,Ejike Ukwu, Abbas Usman and Ofe Opeh
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Arsenal target Kelechi Nwakali is a certainty for the trip as you would expect, while Wolfsburg-bound Victor Osimhen, Kingsley Michael, who has been one of the most impressive players at the get-together, and Orji Okonkwo will be on the plane.
Samuel Chukwueze, goalkeeper Akpan Udoh, CS Sfaxien trainee Lukman Zakari, Lazarus John, Chukwudi Agor and the exciting wing-back Udochukwu Anumudu all made the 18-man roster.
Ejike Ukwu, Abbas Usman and Ofe Opeh are in line to start against Burundi next Saturday having made the squad list.
The Nigeria U20s beat Kaduna United 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to Victor Osimhen who netted the game-winner.
Confirmed Players That Will Travel To Burundi
Kelechi Nwakali ,Victor Osimhen, Kingsley Michael , Orji Okonkwo, Samuel Chukwueze, Akpan Udoh, Lukman Zakari, Lazarus John, Chukwudi Agor,Udochukwu Anumudu,Ejike Ukwu, Abbas Usman and Ofe Opeh
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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