The Flying Eagles have named several players from the U20 AFCON in Egypt led by captain Daniel Bameyi for the WAFU B U20 Cup, which kicks off Thursday in Accra, Ghana.
No 1 goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, defender Odinaka Okoro, midfielders Divine Oliseh, Bidemi Amole, Tahir Maigana and Matthew Kingsley also featured at the U20 AFCON, where Nigeria finished third.
Nigeria, winners of the last two editions of the WAFU B U20 Championships (hosted by Niger Republic and Togo respectively), will take on hosts Ghana in the opening match of Group A on Thursday, from 3pm. Venue is the Prampram Centre in Accra.
The Flying Eagles will then clash with Benin Republic on Sunday, 13th July in a three-team Group A.
Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic and Togo make up Group B, with the Ivorians and the Burkinabes clashing in the group’s first match Thursday.
The Flying Eagles will hope to use tournament to prepare for the U20 World Cup in Chile in September.
