Nigerian U-17 national team coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has released a final list of 21 players for the Fifa U17 World Cup which takes place in Chile from October 17 – November 8.
Three goalkeepers, four defenders, eight midfielders and six strikers made the final cut. Top on the list of invited players include Kelechi Nwakali, Victor Osimhen, Akpan Udoh and Samuel Chukwueze.
Nigeria goes into the tournament as defending champions having won the cup two years ago in the United Arab Emirates.
Here’s the full list of players:
Goalkeepers
Akpan Udoh
Amos Benjamin
Chisom Chiaha
Defenders
Tobechukwu Ibe
Lukman Zakari
Ejike Ikwu
John Lazarus
Midfielders
David Enogela
Kingsley Michael
Samuel Chukwueze
Edidiong Essien
Chukwudi Agor
Joel Osikel
Kelechi Nwakali
Chinedu Madueke
Forwards
Funsho Bamgboye
Victor Osimhen
Sunday Alimi
Udochukwu Anumudu
Orji Okwonkwo
Osinachi Ebere
