Garba Names 21 for U-17 World Cup in UAE.

Head coach of the Golden Eaglets Manu Garba has listed 21 players in his squad for the 15th Fifa Under-17 World Championships in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) between October 17 and November 8.

Nigeria begins their quest for a record fourth under-17 title against the defending champions Mexico in Al Ain City on October 19, before playing Sweden and Iraq in the group stage of the tournament.

Captain Muhammed Musa, striker Isaac Success and playmaker Idowu Akinjide headlines the Golden Eaglets’ team list for the UAE World Cup.

Nigeria won the tournament in 1985, 1993 and 2007 and also emerged runner-up in 1987, 2001 and 2009.

Coach Manu Garba and Nduka Ugbade in the Dressing Room.
Coach Manu Garba and Nduka Ugbade in the Dressing Room.

The Full Squad:

Sunday Alampasu, Bello Zaraddeen, Japhet Raymond, Musa Yahaya, Chidera Ezeh, Isaac Success, Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Alfa Abdullahi, Chigozie Obasi, Abubakar Abdulazeez, Baba Salihu, Godwin Saviour, Habeeb Makanjuola, Okon Denis, Uzoha Odinaka, Mohammed Musa, Chidiebere Nwakali, Abubakar Aliu, Idowu Akinjide, Godwin Samuel