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Qatar
COACH: Bruno Miguel

STAR PLAYER: Andri Syahputra

With the senior side having won the Asia Cup earlier this year and Qatar acting as hosts of the World Cup itself in just over three years, there is a hope that this tournament will further boost their chances of causing a shock come 2022.

This is just the fourth time they have qualified for the Under-20 World Cup, with much of their hopes resting on Indonesian-born forward Andri Syahputra.

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Goalkeepers: Marwan Baldredin, Shehab Mamdouh, Salah Zakaria

Defenders: Nasir Peer, Ahmed Al-Minhali, Yousef Ayman, Homam Ahmed, Bahaa Mamdouh, Ahmed Suhail

Midfielders: Yusuf Abdurisag, Nasser Al-Yazidi, Ali Malolal, Khaled Mohamed, Abdullah Saei, Abdulla Nasser, Hashim Alì, Mohammed Waad, Ahmad Yasser

Forwards: Eisa Ahmed, Abdulrasheed Ibrahim, Andri Syahputra

Senegal
COACH: Youssouph Dabo

STAR PLAYER: Moussa Ndiaye

Runners-up at the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, Senegal were perhaps the most exciting team to emerge from that tournament in Niger.

Metz striker Ibrahima Niane represents the player within their squad with the most senior experience, but keep an eye out for Moussa Ndiaye, who at the age of just 16 was named Player of the Tournament at the aforementioned Cup of Nations earlier this year.

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Goalkeepers: Cheikh Sarr, Dialy Ndiaye, Francois Djiba

Defenders: Moussa Ndiaye, Formose Mendy, Souleymane AW, Niakhate Ndiaye, Mamadou Mbow, Alpha Diounkou, Souleymane Cisse

Midfielders: Cavin Diagne, Ibrahim Drame, Ousseynou Niang, Dion Lopy, Faly Ndaw, Amadou Ciss

Forwards: Amadou Sagna, Dia Ndiaye, Mamadou Danfa, Ibrahima Niane, Youssouph Badji

New Zealand
COACH: Des Buckingham

STAR PLAYER: Sarpreet Singh

It is the fifth consecutive U20 World Cup featuring the Junior All Whites, who have established themselves as the main power in the Oceania region.

The Kiwis have only ever reached the round-of-16 – a stage they exited at in the last two tournaments – and will be keen to again progress to the knockouts despite being drawn in a tough group featuring Uruguay, Norway and Honduras.

The squad features two established A-League players from Wellington Phoenix in talented playmaker Sarpreet Singh and wing-back Liberato Cacace.

Goalkeeper Michael Woud is on the books of Eredivisie club Willem II and made his senior debut for the club on March 29 and keep an eye out for promising striker Ben Waine, who impressed in a late-season cameo for the Phoenix.

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Goalkeepers: Cameron Brown, Zac Jones, Michael Woud

Defenders: Liberato Cacace, Callan Elliot, Nando Pjnaker, George Stanger, Gianni Stensness, Dalton Wilkins

Midfielders: Joe Bell, Willem Ebbinge, Eli Just, Dane Schnell, Sarpreet Singh, Leon van den Hoven, Dom Wooldridge, Trevor Zwetsloot

Forwards: Matt Conroy, Max Mata, Callum McCowatt, Ben Waine

Norway
COACH: Pal Johansen

STAR PLAYER: Erling Haaland

Norway booked their place at the tournament by upsetting reigning champions England in a play-off and, as such, are regarded as dangerous underdogs.

Their star player is Red Bull Salzburg forward Erling Haaland, whose father Alfie-Inge played for both Manchester City and Leeds United in the Premier League.

He is not the only famous offspring among the squad, with Stabaek midfielder Emil Bohinen's father, Lars, having played for Derby County in the English top-flight.

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Goalkeepers: Markus Petterson, Julian Lund, Erik-Johannes Arnebrott

Defenders: John Kitolano, Lars Ranger, Leo Ostigard, Ulrik Fredriksen, Tomas Totland

Midfielders: Christian Borchgrevnik, Adnan Hadzic, Hugo Vetlesen, Emil Bohinen, Kristian Thorstvedt, Eman Markovic, Jens Hauge, Tobias Borkeeiet, Hakon Evjen, Tobias Svendsen, Tobias Christensen

Forwards: Erling Haaland, Ola Brynhildsen

Nigeria
COACH: Paul Aigbogun

STAR PLAYER: Ikouwem Utin

Despite coming up short at the African Under-20 Championships, eventually finishing fourth, Nigeria are regarded as perhaps the strongest side to arrive in Poland from the continent.

Among their number are full-back Ikouwern Utin, who will move to Maccabi Haifa after the tournament, and Manchester City midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru.

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Goalkeepers: Detan Ogundare, Olawale Oremade, Jonathan Zaccala

Defenders: Valentine Ozornwafor, Aliu Salawudeen, Igoh Ogbu, Ikouwem Utin, Muhammad Rabiu, Jamil Muhammad

Midfielders: Nnamdi Ofoborh, Eletu Peter, Ayotomiwa Dele-Bashiru, Kingsley Michael, Effiom Maxwell, Aniekeme Okon, Collins Sor

Forwards: Jerome Adams, Tijani Muhammed, Henry Offia, Chinonso Emeka, Success Makanjuola

Mexico
COACH: Diego Ramirez

STAR PLAYER: Diego Lainez

Mexico may have an Olympic gold medal and a pair of titles at Under-17 level, but they have never won an Under-20 crown.

The team that will look to change that has top-level talent in Real Betis winger Diego Lainez and Leon forward Jose Juan Macias (once he arrives from the Liga MX play-offs) providing their attacking spark.

Defensive depth will be a concern for El Tri, who called-up only six natural defenders into the squad. Many of them already have first-team experience, but when challenged at the Concacaf tournament, Mexico conceded too many goals.

Lainez and Macias will need to pull their weight up front and hope for a few good showings from their team-mates at the back if Mexico are going to make a run at a first World Cup victory.

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Goalkeepers: Carlos Higuera, Luis Lopez, Angel Alonzo

Defenders: Kevin Alvarez, Gilberto Sepulveda, Efrain Orona, Naelson Cardenas, Mario Trejo, Oswaldo Leon

Midfielders: Alan Torres, Diego Hernandez, Misael Dominguez, Fernando Plascencia, Roberto Meraz, Carlos Gutierrez, Antonio Figueroa

Forwards: Jose Macias, Diego Lainez, Roberto De La Rosa, Daniel Lopez, Adrian Lozano

Mali
COACH: Mamoutou Kane

STAR PLAYER: Mamadou Traore

The reigning African champions will again be looking to provide a shock, having finished third in the 2015 edition of the World Cup in New Zealand.

Though they are without Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure, who has been promoted to the senior ranks, they still boast plenty of talent, including Red Bull Salzburg trio Ousmane Diakite, Mohamed Camara and Sekou Koita, as well as playmaker Mamadou Traore.

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Goalkeepers: Alkalifa Coulibaly, Youssouf Koita, Souleymane Coulibaly

Defenders: Arnaud Konan, Drissa Diarra, Fode Konate, Babou Fofana, Clement Kanoute, Abdoulaye Diaby

Midfielders: Ousmane Diakite, Mohamed Camara, Mamadou Traore, Sambou Sissoko, Mamadou Samake, Boubacar Traore

Forwards: Hadji Drame, El Bilal Toure, Boubacar Konte, Mamady Diarra, Lassana N'Diaye, Sekou Koita

Italy
COACH: Paolo Nicolato

STAR PLAYER: Andrea Pinamonti

Though the likes of Moise Kean, Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo are no longer with the squad after they were fast-tracked to the Azzurri senior side, Italy still possess a squad which is largely made up of the group which finished as runners-up in the Under-19 European Championships in 2018.

Andrea Pinamonti has enjoyed a fine campaign in Serie A with Frosinone, and Paolo Nicolato's team will be aiming to go one better than their predecessors, who lost out in the semi-finals before finishing third in the 2017 edition of the tournament.

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Goalkeepers: Alessandro Plizzari, Marco Carnesecchi, Leonardo Loria

Defenders: Luca Pellegrini, Alessandro Buongiorno, Alessandro Tripaldelli, Luca Ranieri, Matteo Gabbia, Raoul Bellanova, Davide Bettella, Antonio Candela, Enrico Del Prato

Midfielders: Salvatore Esposito, Davide Frattesi, Domenico Roberto Alberico, Andrea Colpani

Forwards: Gabriele Gori, Marco Olivieri, Gianluca Scamacca, Andrea Pinamonti, Christian Capone

Honduras
COACH: Carlos Tabora

STAR PLAYER: Cristian Calix

Honduras have won just one group game in each of their last two appearances. Could this year be different?

There are six players on the squad who play either in the United States or Mexico, mostly in the lower divisions, but that experience could serve them well.

That includes Cristian Calix, an attacking midfielder currently with Atlas who is great at creating chances and capable of finishing on his own.

Los Catrachos' group draw is kinder than the last two World Cups, in which they faced France and Germany.

New senior national team boss Fabian Coito knows Uruguay well and should have his youngsters well-prepared to face the squad he once coached.

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Goalkeepers: Jose Garcia, Oscar Reyes, Johan Villanueva

Defenders: Elison Rivas, Darwin Diego, Axel Gomez, Wesley Decas, Maynor Antunez, Jonathan Nunez, Mariano Alvarez

Midfielders: Everson Lopez, Cristian Calix, Gerson Chavez, Jack Jean Baptiste

Forwards: Cesar Romero, Carlos Mejia, Josue Villafranca, Selvin Guevara, Joseph Rosales, Luis Palma, Patrick Palacios

Japan
COACH: Masanaga Kageyama

STAR PLAYER: Koki Saito

The absence of Hiroki Abe and Takefusa Kubo, the two most talented Japanese players in a generation, has hit Masanaga Kageyama's squad hard, and with injuries to other key squad members Kosei Tani and Daiki Hashioka further limiting their resources, expectations are not as high as they perhaps could have been.

That said, the likes of Koki Saito, who is already a regular in the J-League, and captain Mitsuki Saito are talented and could help them spring a surprise.

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Goalkeepers: Tomoya Wakahara, Shu Mogi, Zion Sukuzi, Toichi Suzuki

Defenders: Shunki Higashi, Yuki Kobayashi, Ayumu Seko, Yukinari Sugawara, Kenedeiebusu Mikuni

Midfielders: Yuta Goke, Hiroki Ito, Kanya Fujimoto, Koki Saito, Mitsuki Saito, Kota Yamada, Hinata Kida, Keito Nakamura

Forwards: Kyosuke Tagawa, Taisei Miyashiro, Jun Nishikawa, Taichi Hara

France
COACH: Bernard Diomede

STAR PLAYER: Moussa Diaby

Widely tipped to follow in the footsteps of the France senior side and lift the World Cup this summer, Bernard Diomede is spoiled for choice given the impressive depth of talent available to him in Poland.

Borussia Dortmund centre-back Dan-Axel Zagadou will likely be partnered by Arsenal target William Saliba in defence, in front of Fiorentina No.1 Alban Lafont, while up front PSG starlet Moussa Diaby and Lyon striker Amine Gouiri will be relied upon to provide the goals.

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Goalkeepers: Didier Desprez, Alban Lafont, Ilan Meslier

Defenders: Thomas Basila, Nicolas Cozza, Boubacar Kamara, Evan Ndicka, William Saliba, Sambou Sissoko, Dan-Axel Zagadou

Midfielders: Youssouf Fofana, Enzo Loiodice, Ibrahima Diallo, Boubakry Soumare, Mickael Cuisance

Forwards: Yacine Adli, Moussa Diaby,

Ecuador
COACH: Jorge Celico

STAR PLAYER: Leonardo Campana

Perhaps the finest generation of players to have been produced by Ecuador arrive in Poland as South American Under-20 champions having won the title earlier this year.

That competition's top goalscorer Leonardo Campana is set to be watched by a number of Europe's top clubs at this tournament, while Jorge Celico also possesses one of the best goalkeepers on show in Real Sociedad's Moises Ramirez.

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Goalkeepers: Moises Ramirez, Johan Lara, Pierre Bellolio

Defenders: Jackson Porozo, Gustavo Vallecilla, Richard Mina, John Espinoza, Luis Loor, Diego Palacios, Luis Castillo

Midfielders: Jordi Alcivar, Jefferson Arce, Jordan Rezabala, Luis Estupinan, Jose Cifuentes, Sergio Quintero

Forwards: Leonardo Campana, Stiven Plaza, Alexander Alvarado, Daniel Segura, Gonzalo Plata

Colombia
COACH: Arturo Reyes

STAR PLAYER: Juan Camilo 'Cucho' Hernandez

Arturo Reyes' side arrive in Poland as dark horses, particularly given they are, relatively speaking, more experienced than some of the other assembled squads.

Juan Camilo 'Cucho' Hernandez is coming off an impressive campaign for Huesa in La Liga, though there is no place for Manchester City winger Ian Poveda, who was reportedly being considered for selection despite having previously represented England at youth level.

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Goalkaapers: Juan David Lemus, Kevin Mier, Reinaldo Fontalvo

Defenders: Andres Balanta, Juan Sebastian Palma, Andres Felipe Reyes, Carlos Cuesta, Brayan Vera, Hayen Palacios, Anderson Arroyo

Midfielders: Gustavo Carvajal, Andres Amaya, Andres Perea, Jaime Alvarado

Forwards: Deiber Caicedo, Johan Carbonero, Carlos Teran, Luis Sandoval, Juan Camilo 'Cucho' Hernandez, Luis Sinisterra, Ivan Angulo

Argentina
COACH: Fernando Batista

STAR PLAYER: Gonzalo Maroni

Champions 12 years ago in Canada, Argentina believe they have a generation of players that can once again challenge for the title after they finished as runners-up in the South American Under-20 Championship earlier this year.

Their star man is playmaker Gonzalo Maroni, who has been linked with both Inter and AC Milan, while Boca Juniors midfielder Agustin Almedra could also be on his way to Serie A, with Napoli interested.

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Goalkeepers: Manuel Roffo, Joaquin Blazquez, Jeronimo Porteau.

Defenders: Marcelo Weigandt, Facundo Medina, Facundo Mura, Maximiliano Centurion, Nehuen Perez

Midfielders: Cristian Ferreira, Santiago Sosa, Agustin Almendra, Gonzalo Maroni, Fausto Vera, Francisco Ortega, Anibal Moreno, Pedro de la Vega

Forwards: Julian Alvarez, Ezequiel Barco, Adolfo Gaich, Agustin Urzi, Tomas Chancalay

Under-20 World Cup: Squads, favourites and players to watch in Poland

Reigning champions England failed to qualify this time around but there will be a number of potential superstars on show in the next few weeks.

Kicking-off on May 23, some of the stars of the future will be in action in Poland at the Under-20 World Cup.

Reigning champions England failed to qualify this time around, meaning there will be a new name on the trophy come the end of the final on June 15.

The 24 teams have been drawn into six groups of four as they begin their bids for glory.

Is Dstv going to show all the matches?

Top 10 African U-21 talents by @FTalentScout:

1. ��Samuel Chukwueze
2. ��Achraf Hakimi
3. ��Hamed Junior Traorè
4. ��Ismaïla Sarr
5. ��Amadou Haidara
6. ��Musa Barrow
7. ��Cheick Doucouré
8. ��Victor Osimhen
9. ��Moussa Djenepo
10. ��Moussa Wagué

Emateck:
Congrats, how much does the ride cost.

Slightly above 3M

Imoh Ezekiel with a goal for Kortrijk

Somewhere in Switzerland, Stephen Odey with a goal for FC Zuerich

I think the squad is formidable enough.. Injury may be a a decidal of who would be dropped..

If I'm to drop any 2 members of the squad, Sheu Abdulahi will be number 1 and Simon Moses number 2.

tbaba1234:
Fox sports is reporting that Barca is considering replacing Coutinho with Samu Chukwueze.

I hope this consideration will be backed up with a strong will..

Awon goddess nah fe la oyel money

Chevron should please answer them biko

Space booked

BillgatesMaigad:
but Politics is an interest driven game. Isn't?

Yes, it's all about interest, interest to serve the electorates.

But collective interest should supercede that's of personal interest

Who takes these nomadic politicians serious...

It's all about personal interests.. Nothing more, nothing less.