Exclusive: Full List: Golden Eaglets 67 Invited Players as Camp Opens for 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
The Golden Eaglets officially opened camp today as preparations got underway for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso.
The invited players reported to camp on Wednesday to begin training under the coaching crew, with the exercise marking the first phase of Nigeria’s build-up to the regional tournament.
A total of 67 players from clubs and academies across the country have been invited to compete for places in the final squad. The camp will provide the technical crew with an opportunity to assess the players’ fitness, quality, and readiness ahead of the championship.
The invited squad comprises five goalkeepers, 24 defenders, 20 midfielders, and 18 forwards, with several standout talents from grassroots academies expected to stake their claim for a place in the team.
The WAFU B U-17 Championship serves as an important platform for the Golden Eaglets as they aim to secure regional success and continue Nigeria’s proud tradition in youth football.
Invited Players
Goalkeepers: Emmanuel Dada (Beyond Limits FA), Enabodje Jackson Akpobome (Dosu Joseph FA), Mutiu Adenle Adedayo (Seamoriow FA), Usama Salisu (Ranchers Bees FC), Johnny Kelvin (KMK Football Academy).
Defenders: Daniel Agunzi (Imperial FA), Michael Ogwuche (Triple 44 Academy), Chinedu Destiny (Supreme Kings FC), Isa Jamiu (Inspire FA), Ifechukwu Nweke (Benin City Sports Academy), Nabil Shehu (Sports Supply FA), Augustine David (Right2Win FA), Abdullahi Muhammad (Ahzuba FC), Auwal Fahad (Derby FA), Ahuchaogu Chinenye Goodluck (Supreme Kings FC), Chinedu Nchoje (Gbagada FC), Ekwueme Chidubem (Giant Brillars FC), Tochukwu Muoneme (Rangers International FC), Eke Kingsley (Supreme Kings FC), Mubarak Dayyatu (Mahanaim FC), Abdulrazak Ibrahim (Breakthrough FA), Davidson Chukwuemeka (Golden Generation FA), Isah Kasim Ladan (Mavlon FC 24), Hussaini Saeed (AS Roma Academy).
Midfielders: Paul Emmanuel Akpan (Solo Wanderers FC), Goodness Ukwubile (Turf Arena FA), Japhet Vincent (Mees Palace FA), Chinedu Divine Mbachu (Sporting Lagos), Sochima Joshua Emeka (Multilife Saver FC), Anifowose Faruq Olayanju (Jaguar Sports FA), Mansur Sanusi (Beyond Limits FA), Adegbola Alameen Oladimeji (Stormers FC), Abdullahi Jamiu Afolabi (Smart City FC), Salisu Abdulsamad (B Angel FA), Oluwole Akinyele (Breeding Professionals FA), Abubakar Fuhaad (Stormers FC), Abdulrazak Abubakar (Simoiben Academy), Michael Ekundayo (Vinod Academy), Otugo Akachukwu (P. Sports FA), Abdulmalik Babatunde (Adoration Football Academy), Nwobodo Chinoso (Mavlon FC), Abdulsalam Fuhad (Cart FC Academy), Benedict Samuel (Ikon Allah Football Academy), Benjamin Benedict Boloni (Dreamline Football Academy).
Forwards: Barnabas Chichi (Transformers FA), Ayinde Basit (Ikorodu City FA), Igboenobe Columbus (Forster FA), Yusuf Isa Alo (Footwork FA), Raheem Lateef (Inspire FA), Abuchi Lawrence (Sporting Lagos), Abas Sani (Kubarachi FC), Israel Asuquo Ayo (Kon Academy), Usoro Godswill (Sporting Supreme FC), Usman Kachalla (Desert Fox FC), Muhammad Auwal (Kano Pillars FC), Mahmud Ahmed (Beyond Limits FA), Anreki Peter Samuel (Strikers Hub FA), Fasiu Mubarak (Sporting Supreme FC), Abdullahi Suleiman Ibrahim (Ikon Allah Football Academy), Shaibu Umar Faruk (Palmville College Lagos), Bello Ibrahim (Palmville College Lagos), Aliyu Abah Muhammed (Lobi Stars Feeders).
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