The team's preliminary squad list of 25 players is out and the likes of Inspirational team captain, Kelechi Nwakali (younger brother to Man City's Chidiebere Nwakali on loan at Girona) and team's top scorer, Victor Osimhen (top scorer at the caf u-17 cup of nations with 4 goals) made the list.

This is the full list:

(Gks): Goalkeepers/Goalies
-Udoh David Akpan
-Chiaha Chisom
-Yunusa Abdullahi
-Benjamin Amos

(DFs): Defenders
-John Lazarus
-Halilu Lukman
-Tochukwu Okoli
-Ibe Tochukwu
-Ejike Ikwu
-Samuel Opeh
-Michael Edidiong
-Ndochukwu Anumudu

(MFs): Midfielders
-Kelechi Nwakali
-Kingsley Michael
-Taiwo Alimi
-Joel Osikel
-Agor Chukwudi
-Chinedu Madueke

(FWs): Forwards
-Victor Osimhen
-Samuel Chukwueze
-Funsho Bamgboye
-Ebere Christian Osinachi
-Okonkwo Orji
-Gavi Thompson



Missing in Action: Key players who 'might' have failed the MRI tests.
-Usman Abass(DF): rated the finest left back across all teams at the 2015 Caf u-17 cup of nations in Niger Republic.
-Suleiman Abdullahi(MF): was a revelation at the caf tournament especially in the first round.
-Kehinde Ayinde(FW): fine talent who could not make it to Niger 2015 due to Injury or maybe Mri screening.

TheSuperNerd:
The team's preliminary squad list of 25 players is out and the likes of Inspirational team captain, Kelechi Nwakali (younger brother to Man City's Chidiebere Nwakali on loan at Girona) and team's top scorer, Victor Osimhen (top scorer at the caf u-17 cup of nations with 4 goals) made the list.

This is the full list:

(Gks): Goalkeepers/Goalies
-Udoh David Akpan
-Chiaha Chisom
-Yunusa Abdullahi
-Benjamin Amos

(DFs): Defenders
-John Lazarus
-Halilu Lukman
-Tochukwu Okoli
-Ibe Tochukwu
-Ejike Ikwu
-Samuel Opeh
-Michael Edidiong
-Ndochukwu Anumudu

(MFs): Midfielders
-Kelechi Nwakali
-Kingsley Michael
-Taiwo Alimi
-Joel Osikel
-Agor Chukwudi
-Chinedu Madueke

(FWs): Forwards
-Victor Osimhen
-Samuel Chukwueze
-Funsho Bamgboye
-Ebere Christian Osinachi
-Okonkwo Orji
-Gavi Thompson



Missing in Action: Key players who 'might' have failed the MRI tests.
-Usman Abass(DF): rated the finest left back across all teams at the 2015 Caf u-17 cup of nations in Niger Republic.
-Suleiman Abdullahi(MF): was a revelation at the caf tournament especially in the first round.
-Kehinde Ayinde(FW): fine talent who could not make it to Niger 2015 due to Injury or maybe Mri screening.

i hope these set of boys can repeat d feat of d 2013 lads. All d best

Will supersports be showing the under 17 world cup?

arsetalks:
Will supersports be showing the under 17 world cup?

StarTimes Should Be Your Best Friend If You Want To Enjoy All The Matches At The U-17 World Cup.
Super Sports Wont

Danycrusoe:

StarTimes Should Be Your Best Friend If You Want To Enjoy All The Matches At The U-17 World Cup.
Super Sports Wont

I am already paying 14,000+ a month for DSTV. Star times will be a waste.

arsetalks:
I am already paying 14,000+ a month for DSTV. Star times will be a waste.

No It Wont Be A Waste Because SuperSports Dont Have The Right To Broadcast The TourneY, Remember They Didnt Broadcast The Women's World Cup And The U20 World Cup Earlier This Year StartiMes Did

Danycrusoe:

No It Wont Be A Waste Because SuperSports Dont Have The Right To Broadcast The TourneY, Remember They Didnt Broadcast The Women's World Cup And The U20 World Cup Earlier This Year StartiMes Did

How much can I get star times? And does it have a dish or just like GOTV with small antenna?

I having two dishes and yes, star times may be useful as it means wife to be won't disturb me when I want to watch reshows of key matches.

arsetalks:
How much can I get star times? And does it have a dish or just like GOTV with small antenna?

I having two dishes and yes, star times may be useful as it means wife to be won't disturb me when I want to watch reshows of key matches.

IT Does Have But Depends On The Type Of Package But I Dont Know The Price

any news from the camp. Learn't that de played a friendly match with the argentine team. But no one is talking about t-probably due to what happen in d eagles camp last night

The game against the argentine u-17 was shifted from yesterday, because of bad weather conditions, to today. Time for kickoff is the same.... 3:30pm (local time) but around 7:30 pm (Nigerian time).

After this game, Kelechi Nwakali and co will come up against one of As Racine u-20 or Boca Juniors u-20.

That's the situation report. Also the boys seem to have adjusted well to the weather.

AIG07:
any news from the camp. Learn't that de played a friendly match with the argentine team. But no one is talking about t-probably due to what happen in d eagles camp last night

Cooooooolllll... Nigeria's Golden Eaglets beat fellow world cup campaigners, Argentina u-17 by 2-1 in a pre-world cup friendly in Buenos Aires.

Goal scorers were Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye.

Victor Osimhen was captain on the day....

Golden Eaglets XI vs Argentina: Amos Benjamin, John Lazarus, Ndochukwu Anumudu, Ibe Tochukwu, Agor Chukwudi, Kelechi Nwakali, Chinedu Madueke, David Enogela, Funsho Bamgboye, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen.

Next up: friendly vs. AS Racine u-20 or Boca Juniors u-20.

this boys hu we didn't even feel are well prepared defeated Argentina dats super cool

Tomtoxic:
this boys hu we didn't even feel are well prepared defeated Argentina dats super cool

We don't know how good d argentines are?

AIG07:

We don't know how good d argentines are?

well we don't knw how good the Argentines are so its to early to heighten expectations but also we can't see dese our boys are super good dey don't even look world cup prepared

Following the thread in ghost mode for now.......

I Think The Official Team Lists Are Out... Someone Should Help Ur Out.
Cc: Joseph1013, Terzurum, Thesupernerd, thegoodjoe, icon4s etc

*Nigeria's Golden Eaglets "Official" 21-man Squad*


-----------Players------------

1 Akpan UDOH David
Goalkeeper 18 July 1999

2 John LAZARUS
Defender 6 June 1998

3 Tobechukwu IBE
Defender 17 June 1998

4 David ENOGELA
Midfielder 4 February 1998

5 Lukman ZAKARI Halilu
Defender 23 December 1998

6 Kingsley MICHAEL
Midfielder 26 August 1999

7 Funsho BAMGBOYE
Forward 9 January 1999

8 Samuel CHUKWUEZE
Midfielder 22 May 1999

9 Victor OSIMHEN
Forward 29 December 1998

10 Kelechi NWAKALI
Midfielder 5 June 1998

11 Chinedu MADUEKE
Midfielder 5 August 1998

12 Chukwudi AGOR
Midfielder 26 November 1998

13 Joel OSIKEL
Midfielder 17 June 1998

14 Ejike IKWU
Defender 15 February 1999

15 Udochukwu ANUMUDU
Forward 9 October 1998

16 Amos BENJAMIN
Goalkeeper 22 December 1998

17 Osinachi EBERE Christian
Forward 4 April 1998

18 Edidiong ESSIEN
Midfielder 26 November 1999

19 Sunday ALIMI Taiwo
Forward 7 October 1999

20 Orji OKWONKWO
Forward 19 January 1998

21 Chisom CHIAHA
Goalkeeper 2 February 1998

AMUNIKE Emmanuel (NGA)
*Coach* 25 December 1970

Note: A few players' team roles were switched in this Fifa list as distinct from the ones in the 25-man provisional squad. For instance, Players like Udochukwu Anumudu (15) and Edidiong Micael Essien (18) are defenders with possible midfield roles due to versatility.


www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/teams/team=1888317/index.html

@joseph1013, you've done a great job here.

Good luck to our eaglets!

TheSuperNerd:
*Nigeria's Golden Eaglets "Official" 21-man Squad*


-----------Players------------

1 Akpan UDOH David
Goalkeeper 18 July 1999

2 John LAZARUS
Defender 6 June 1998

3 Tobechukwu IBE
Defender 17 June 1998

4 David ENOGELA
Midfielder 4 February 1998

5 Lukman ZAKARI Halilu
Defender 23 December 1998

6 Kingsley MICHAEL
Midfielder 26 August 1999

7 Funsho BAMGBOYE
Forward 9 January 1999

8 Samuel CHUKWUEZE
Midfielder 22 May 1999

9 Victor OSIMHEN
Forward 29 December 1998

10 Kelechi NWAKALI
Midfielder 5 June 1998

11 Chinedu MADUEKE
Midfielder 5 August 1998

12 Chukwudi AGOR
Midfielder 26 November 1998

13 Joel OSIKEL
Midfielder 17 June 1998

14 Ejike IKWU
Defender 15 February 1999

15 Udochukwu ANUMUDU
Forward 9 October 1998

16 Amos BENJAMIN
Goalkeeper 22 December 1998

17 Osinachi EBERE Christian
Forward 4 April 1998

18 Edidiong ESSIEN
Midfielder 26 November 1999

19 Sunday ALIMI Taiwo
Forward 7 October 1999

20 Orji OKWONKWO
Forward 19 January 1998

21 Chisom CHIAHA
Goalkeeper 2 February 1998

AMUNIKE Emmanuel (NGA)
*Coach* 25 December 1970

Note: A few players' team roles were switched in this Fifa list as distinct from the ones in the 25-man provisional squad. For instance, Players like Udochukwu Anumudu (15) and Edidiong Micael Essien (18) are defenders with possible midfield roles due to versatility.


www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/teams/team=1888317/index.html

another taiwo n kelechi in d team. Hope de're cloned from their predecessor.
All d best eaglets.

I look at Amuneke's list and it is dominated by one section of the country. I wonder how much scouting was actually done. Manu's team was a reflection of Nigeria, you could tell that the scouting was extensive. I find Amuneke's list to be too one sided in that sense. I will give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that this was the best he found.

tbaba1234:
I look at Amuneke's list and it is dominated by one section of the country. I wonder how much scouting was actually done. Manu's team was a reflection of Nigeria, you could tell that the scouting was extensive. I find Amuneke's list to be too one sided in that sense. I will give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that this was the best he found.

Good Observation There

tbaba1234:
I look at Amuneke's list and it is dominated by one section of the country. I wonder how much scouting was actually done. Manu's team was a reflection of Nigeria, you could tell that the scouting was extensive. I find Amuneke's list to be too one sided in that sense. I will give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that this was the best he found.

u're spot on this sir.

Saw this interesting piece on Nigeriaworld-by Cyril C. Nwokeji on Friday, October 2, 2015.
REMEMBERING THE WORLD GOLDEN EAGLETS,
THE MAIDEN WINNERS OF THE UNDER-17 WORLD CUP COMPETITION
.The year was 1985, the month was August. The occasion was the under-17 World cup competition, in the peoples' republic of China. Nigeria's under - 17 World Cup team, was one of the African representatives to the 1985 Under-17 World cup competition. The team was unsung and unheralded; and further depleted by the loss of the team's regular goalkeeper and skipper and a reliable defender, who abandoned the team in rather unceremonious circumstances, in the lead up to the competition.
To further worsen matters, the Super Eagles had just been eliminated from the 1986 World cup competition, in far away Tunis, by Tunisia; and Nigerians were thrown into 'mourning.' Consequently, the least that interested Nigerians, at that time, was the unknown, unheralded and unsung under-17 World cup competition.
Thus, the World Golden Eaglets, then known as the Under-17 national team, left the shores of Nigeria, virtually unannounced. The only mention of their departure, in the press, was that shortly before departing for China, they were mobilised, to form a sort of 'guard of honour,' for the returning, defeated, dejected and dispirited Super Eagles players, who flew in from Tunisia; as a way of shoring up their morale, after their World cup ouster. A consolation of sorts !
The World Golden Eaglets, thus begon the under-17 World cup adventure, in far away China, virtually, unknown to Nigerians. The team quietly but efficiently went through the preliminaries, and qualified for the quarter-finals. The Nigerian Television Authorities, N.T.A, relayed the recorded matches of the World Golden Eaglets, in the evenings, to Nigerians, because of the time difference with China. This fact not withstanding, Nigerians didn't take much notice. The Golden Eaglest, meanwhile, continued their quiet, but very effective 'revolution,' in the land of revolution, by effectively and efficiently discharging of their opponents. It was not until they got to the finals that Nigerians took notice! Nigerians became excited that a Nigerian team had for the first time gotten to the finals of a FIFA World cup tournament! All Nigerian were united in prayers for a successfull outcome of the encounter with Germany, then West Germany, in the finals. While Nigerians prayed for success of their team, the organisers - Kodak - apparently prayed for a different outcome, as they apparently wished for a German victory, since that would be better for business! However, the highly determined Nigerians - the World Golden Eaglets - reasoned differently, and put their strategy to very effective use during the final match.
At around 3pm local time, the NTA, interrupted regular programming, to announce the hitherto unexpected: the World Golden Eaglets, had just won the under -17 World cup, in the peoples' Republic of China, after having defeated Germany, 2-0, in the finals. Nigerians were thrown into extacy, as they jumped for joy, and danced in the streets, at this huge milestone, in the Nations's soccer adventurism! The NTA, promised to relay the recorded match, at 10pm local time, that same day. Nigerians were excited and stayed glued to their tv sets at the appointed time, as if the match was to be relayed live !

...continuation...
What did Nigerians see in the final match ?: They saw a team that lined up the following players: Goalkeeper, Lucky Agbonsevbafe; the defenders were: Duere Tuenwonrimi, at right back; Skipper Nduka Ugbade, at left back, who was noticeable with his power-packed overlapping runs; Binebi Numa, at centre-half back; and the late Kingsley Aikhionbare, with his characteristic white head band at left- half back. He reminds me of Godwin Odiye, alias 'Mr No way,' of Super Eagles fame, who also wore a characteristic head band. He played in a similar position as Godwin Odiye - left half back! The mid-field consisted of: Fatai Atere, the dimunitive, but very skillful player, who was the anchor man in mid-field; he reminds me of Mudashiru Babatunde Lawal, of blessed memory, who played a similar role in the Super Eagles of yore! The right sided offensive mid-fielder,was the charismatic Victor Igbinoba, who was not only charismatic in his playing style, with which he mesmerised opposing defences, but was so charismatic that he 'charmed ' the Nigerian ladies, many of whom were dying to date him! He was a very handsome boy indeed! The left-sided offensive mid-field,was manned by the gentle -man player: Sanni Adamu, another fine player, who excited all and sundry with his neat, spotless, 'don't-touch-me,' style of play. Sanni was a beauty to watch. His characteristically beautiful chest control of the ball was marvellous! The offensive front consisted of: right winger: Babatunde Joseph Fapetu, the young and highly talented dribbling wizard, who literally tore opposing defences to shreds with his uncanny dribbling runs down the right wing. The left winger was: Billa Momoh, who was a beauty to watch, in his dazzling dribbling runs from the left wing. The centre-forward,was Jonathan Akpoborie, the highly energetic and bustling central striker. And of course not to forget the other beautiful players like Bauldwin Bazuaye and the others, who though were not regulars, no doubt contributed immensely to the team's success. Due to limitations of the human memory, yours sincerely, cannot mention them by name.
The team was coached by: Coach Sebastian Brodericks - Imasuen, and was assisted by Chairman Christian Chukwu and Coach Bala Shamaki.
The Golden Eaglets appeared bright in their 4-3-3 formation; and went on the offensive from the blast of the refree's whistle. The didn't care much about the reputation of the Germans. But the Germans fought back giving the Golden Eaglets anxious moments. Before the end of the first half, the Golden Eaglets broke the deadlock, by going ahead, through centre-forward: Jonathan Akpoborie; who connected home with a beautiful header off a well taken corner kick, to give the Golden Eaglets, a first half lead !
In the second half, the Germans tried to fight back, but were time and again repulsed by the highly determined Golden Eaglets, who sensing victory, tightened all nooks and crannies behind and still tried to kill the Germans through counter-attack. In one of those well executed counter attacks, Victor Igbinoba, got a pass mid-way into the German half of the field, and surprised his team mates and the Germans, in particular, when he let go a cracking volley, with the left foot, which found safety at the far corner of the German net, for Nigeria's second and last goal! It was a very beautiful goal, one of the best, if not the best of that tournament. Yours sincerely, remembers very well that the NTA, used that goal, for many months, not only to herald the 9pm Network news, but also to display to the world, Nigeria 's superiority, in under -17 soccer !
The Golden Eaglets won the match 2-0, and thus became the maiden winners of the FIFA under-17 World cup competition! The world subsequently took notice of Nigeria, as a power house, nay emerging power house in soccer!
On arrival in Nigeria, they were given a heroes' welcome, which was in shrill contrast to the virtually no send-off they got at departure!

The Federal military government under leadership of: General Muhammadu Buhari, appreciated the gallant boys, by rewarding them appropriately. They were subsequently, re- named: "the World Golden Eaglets !"; and subsequently named " Government property," in response to the cries of Nigerians that they should be kept together to enable them bond well to be the future formidable Super Eagles. This meant the players couldn't play for clubsides; but had to be together, train together, play together, with a view to forming a great Super Eagles of the future.
This policy of making them " Government property," with benefit of hindsight, was a failed one, as the players one way or the other found a way out of the " cordon sanitair," placed on them, to pursue their soccer careers elsewhere. Thus defeating the purpose of being called " Government property," in the first place.
Secondly, only three of the members of this team made it to the Super Eagles! Thus further defeating the purpose of making them " Government property."
In conclusion, the purpose of this write-up, is two - fold:
Firstly, to caution our highly talented young players on how to actualise their dreams of being the big players of tomorrow. It doesn't make sense, 'languishing,' in a big clubside because of the fat payment gotten there, while one doesn't play competitive first team soccer. A player can only develop by playing competitively, regularly, in a fully fledged league; not with the reserves, in a reserves' league! A player who signs for a big clubside, where he doesn't get regular playing time, can go on loan to a smaller clubside, develop there and latter on go back to the big team.
Like one mentioned earlier on, only three members of the World Golden Eaglets that won the 1985 under -17 World cup, played for the Super Eagles: Nduka Ugbade, Jonathan Akpoborie and Bauldwin Bazuaye. None of them represented Nigeria, at the FIFA senior World cup tournament! What happened to their development as players ? Like as earlier stated, some of them shot themselves on the foot through wrongful approach to their development, among other contributory factors. Unfortunately, this wrongful developmental pattern, still persists till this day !
Talent is God-given, but development of it, is essentially, in human hands !
Secondly, to encourage the Nation's under-17 team who are presently in Chile for the FIFA 2015 under-17 World cup competition, to go for gold! A fifth triumph at this competition, is desirable. Nigerians can never get tired of winning soccer competitions; the nation's four earlier triumphs not withstanding.
In this spirit, one like all Nigerians, wishes the Golden Eaglet, lots of luck, in their latest adventure, to defend their hard won title of 2013. Iseeeeeeh !!!!!!
UP WORLD GOLDEN EAGLETS !!!! UP NIGERIA !!!!!!!!

TheSuperNerd:
The team's preliminary squad list of 25 players is out and the likes of Inspirational team captain, Kelechi Nwakali (younger brother to Man City's Chidiebere Nwakali on loan at Girona) and team's top scorer, Victor Osimhen (top scorer at the caf u-17 cup of nations with 4 goals) made the list.

This is the full list:

(Gks): Goalkeepers/Goalies
-Udoh David Akpan
-Chiaha Chisom
-Yunusa Abdullahi
-Benjamin Amos

(DFs): Defenders
-John Lazarus
-Halilu Lukman
-Tochukwu Okoli
-Ibe Tochukwu
-Ejike Ikwu
-Samuel Opeh
-Michael Edidiong
-Ndochukwu Anumudu

(MFs): Midfielders
-Kelechi Nwakali
-Kingsley Michael
-Taiwo Alimi
-Joel Osikel
-Agor Chukwudi
-Chinedu Madueke

(FWs): Forwards
-Victor Osimhen
-Samuel Chukwueze
-Funsho Bamgboye
-Ebere Christian Osinachi
-Okonkwo Orji
-Gavi Thompson



Missing in Action: Key players who 'might' have failed the MRI tests.
-Usman Abass(DF): rated the finest left back across all teams at the 2015 Caf u-17 cup of nations in Niger Republic.
-Suleiman Abdullahi(MF): was a revelation at the caf tournament especially in the first round.
-Kehinde Ayinde(FW): fine talent who could not make it to Niger 2015 due to Injury or maybe Mri screening.

Am not just conversant with most of these boys unlike, the last squad where I had fore knowledge about almost all of them.

TheSuperNerd:
The team's preliminary squad list of 25 players is out and the likes of Inspirational team captain, Kelechi Nwakali (younger brother to Man City's Chidiebere Nwakali on loan at Girona) and team's top scorer, Victor Osimhen (top scorer at the caf u-17 cup of nations with 4 goals) made the list.

This is the full list:

(Gks): Goalkeepers/Goalies
-Udoh David Akpan
-Chiaha Chisom
-Yunusa Abdullahi
-Benjamin Amos

(DFs): Defenders
-John Lazarus
-Halilu Lukman
-Tochukwu Okoli
-Ibe Tochukwu
-Ejike Ikwu
-Samuel Opeh
-Michael Edidiong
-Ndochukwu Anumudu

(MFs): Midfielders
-Kelechi Nwakali
-Kingsley Michael
-Taiwo Alimi
-Joel Osikel
-Agor Chukwudi
-Chinedu Madueke

(FWs): Forwards
-Victor Osimhen
-Samuel Chukwueze
-Funsho Bamgboye
-Ebere Christian Osinachi
-Okonkwo Orji
-Gavi Thompson



Missing in Action: Key players who 'might' have failed the MRI tests.
-Usman Abass(DF): rated the finest left back across all teams at the 2015 Caf u-17 cup of nations in Niger Republic.
-Suleiman Abdullahi(MF): was a revelation at the caf tournament especially in the first round.
-Kehinde Ayinde(FW): fine talent who could not make it to Niger 2015 due to Injury or maybe Mri screening.

Am not just conversant with most of these boys unlike, the last squad where I had fore knowledge about almost all of them. No foreign pros this time around. Na waooo

tbaba1234:
I look at Amuneke's list and it is dominated by one section of the country. I wonder how much scouting was actually done. Manu's team was a reflection of Nigeria, you could tell that the scouting was extensive. I find Amuneke's list to be too one sided in that sense. I will give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that this was the best he found.

I used to know one tbaba1234 on the U20 thread. Its being a y you know.

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Eaglets face Nigerian targeted by Man United in World Cup opener
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Nigerian and Manchester United target Olosunde will feature for USA vs Eaglets at U17 World Cup opener in Chile
Nigerian and a target of EPL giants Manchester United Matthew Olawale Olosunde will be in the colours of USA U17 team when they face Nigeria's Golden Eaglets in the opening game of FIFA U17 World Cup on October 17 in Santiago, Chile.
The highly-rated utility player is an important member of the USA squad and coach Emmanuel Amuneke led team must be on the lookout for him.
The quality of the New York Red Bulls Academy player is not in doubt as he was linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.
The 16-year-old player can play as a central defender, right back and as a winger.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Olosunde has been in the USA national set-up since age 13.
He featured for the US in the CONCACAF U17 Championship in Honduras in February 2015.
It would be recalled a Nigerian, Kelvin Akpoguma, captained Germany who eliminated Nigeria from this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand.
England will also parade Nigerian-born Adetayo Edun (Fulham) and Ike Ugbo (Chelsea) at the World Cup in Chile.
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africanfootball.com//news/574891/Eaglets-face-Nigerian-targeted-by-Man-United-in-World-Cup-opener