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

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