The Nigerian football national team often pride itself with the inclusion performing youngsters in the senior team during Africa and World football tournaments. This act is a major factor in the growth and experience in subsequent competitions.

Over the years, these youngsters have proven to become Nigeria’s great players. The exploit of the likes of Kanu Nwankwo, Jay-Jay Okocha and Sunday Oliseh at USA 94’ World Cup and the Olympic Gold winning team at Atlanta 96’ will always be an eye opener on the reliance of younger players in the national team.

Nigeria football teams are reputed heavyweights in age grade competition, having won the FIFA Under-17 championship in a record five times and many other triumphs on the continent.

Age discrepancy has been a major factor in Nigeria’s failure to repeat same successes in the senior national team. However, many Super Eagles have developed from the grassroots to become a household name.

The Super Eagles will be the youngest squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. A feat achieved as a result of the blend between players who were born or grew abroad (Leon Balogun, Victor Moses, Troost Ekong, Tyronne Ebuehi etc) and player who proved the mettle in the country before their sojourn outside the shores of Nigeria.

Here are 5 youngest Nigerian players to have ever featured in a FIFA World Cup

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