Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke has announced the roster and squad numbers for the upcoming Fifa Under 17 World Cup in Chile.
An analysis of the squad list revealed that 3 goalkeepers, 4 defenders, 8 midfielders and 6 strikers will depart Argentina for Chile next week.
As expected, skipper Kelechi Nwakali, Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye will be displaying their wares in Chile as well as 8 other youngsters that qualified for the semi - finals of the last African U-17 Nations Cup in Niger Republic.
Nigeria, who have won the Fifa U17s four times in the past, begin their campaign with a game against the United States on October 17, with Croatia and Chile completing the pool.
Nigeria Squad
1:Akpan Udoh-Goalkeeper 2: John Lazarus-Defender 3:Tobechukwu Ibe-Defender 4:David Enogela-Midfielder 5:Lukman Zakari-Defender 6:Kingsley Michael-Midfielder 7:Funsho Bamgboye-Forward 8:Samuel Chukwueze-Midfielder 9:Victor Osimhen-Forward 10:Kelechi Nwakali-Midfielder 11:Chinedu Madueke-Midfielder 12: Chukwudi Agor-Midfielder 13:Joel Osikel-Midfielder 14:Ejike Ikwu-Defender 15:Udochukwu Anumudu-Forward 16:Amos Benjamin-Goalkeeper 17:Osinachi Ebere-Forward 18:Edidiong Essien-Midfielder 19:Sunday Alimi-Forward 20:Orji Okwonkwo-Forward 21:Chisom Chiaha-Goalkeeper