The Golden Eaglets will fly out of Nigeria today for the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers in Burkina Faso armed with a charge to excel.
The Eaglets are drawn against Cote d’Ivoire and Niger in Group B of the qualifiers, which begin this weekend in Ouagadougou.
NSC Director General Bukola Olopade charged the team to fly high in Burkina Faso.
“We have not qualified for the World Cup for a long time now, and the country is looking up to you to end that drought,” he tasked.
“You are Nigerians and Nigerians are fighters. We no dey carry last.
“Go to Burkina Faso, win the WAFU B tournament, qualify for the AFCON and then secure our place at the World Cup.”
He added: “We are dreaming of winning the World Cup, and that dream starts with you.
“You have the talent, you have the ooportunity and you have the support of the entire country.
“Nigeria is a grateful nation, and when you achieve this, we will show you just how much your country appreciates you.”
The Golden Eaglets Squad to Burkina Faso
Goalkeepers: Mutiu Adenle; Abdulfatai Seriki; Richard Oguama
Defenders: Chinedu Nchoje; Goodness Ukwubile; Victor Ogbonna; Daniel Dickson; Chinonso Umenozie; Jamiu Issa; Daniel Agunzi
Midfielders: Israel Irabor; Adewolu Lukman; Izuchukwu Ogboji; Sochima Emeka; Michael Ekundayo; Al-Ameen Adegboya; Saeed Hussaini; Abubakar Abdulrasaq
Forwards: Godswill Usoro; Daniel Lawrence; Chiedozie Igboenyobe; Faruq Azeez; David Fagbamila; Mubarak Fasiu; Abiodun John
