Sam Obuh Names Final Squad For AYC

Coach Sam Obuh has named his final 21 - man roster for the African Youth Championship billed to be staged in Algeria from March 16 - 30.

Three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and five attackers have been selected to defend the cup the Flying Eagles won in South Africa two years ago.

Nigeria are in Group B of the tournament alongside Mali, Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo. Their first game will be against Mali on March 17.

The Flying Eagles have played in 8 previous editions of the tournament, winning the title in 2005 and 2011.

Nigeria U - 20 Squad
Goalkeepers: Samuel Okani (Enyimba FC); Jonah Usman (ABS FC); Emmanuel Daniel (Rangers FC)

Defenders: Aigbe Oliha (Esperance Sportive de Zarzis); Goyi Aliyu (Nigeria); Abdullahi Shehu (Kano Pillars); Chizoba Amaefule (Dolphins FC); Ikechukwu Okorie (Enyimba FC); Kingsley Madu (El-Kanemi Warriors); Abubakar Hassan (Wikki Tourists FC)

Midfielders: Aminu Umar (Wikki Tourists FC); Abduljeleel Ajagun (Dolphins FC); Ovbokha Agboyi (Bayelsa United); Chidi Osuchukwu (Dolphins FC); Uche Agbo (Enyimba FC); Moses Orkuma (Lobi Stars)

Forwards: Bright Ejike (Heartland FC); Olanrewaju Kayode (unattached); Abdullahi Gero (Rangers FC); Christian Pyagbara (Sharks FC); Edafe Egbedi (AGF-Aarhus, Denmark)