Coach Ladan Bosso has sprung several surprises on a 25-man squad that will fly out to Argentina Saturday ahead of the U20 World Cup.
SCORENigeria can report that the surprises include fourth goalkeeper Utoblo John Audu, left back from Family Worship FC Abuja Israel Domingo as well Samba FC of Kano attacking midfielder Ibrahim Abdullahi.
Others are Bendel Insurance left winger Vincent Augustine, who until recently was with the Golden Eaglets, as well as El Kanemi Warriors striker Ba’akaka Aji.
Bosso has till May 10 to submit a final 21-man squad for the World Cup, which means four players on this trip will drop to being alternate players.
The Flying Eagles will train in the capital city of Buenos Aires before they head out to Mendoza in time for their opening group game against the Dominican Republic on May 21.
Brazil and Italy are the other teams in their first round group.