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Five Foreign Based Players Eligible For Nigeria U-20 Team

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Haven been crowned champions of WAFU B U-20 Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic, in May, Nigeria U20 team led by Coach Isah Ladan Bosso secured a place to feature in the U-20 AFCON billed for February 18 to March 12, 2023.

In preparations for the soccer fiesta, Nigeria U-20 gaffer gathered a total of 40 local based players and has keep trimming the team with handful of friendlies under their belt.

In the AFCON billed for next year, Nigeria and other qualified teams are allowed to hand invite to foreign based players to beef the squad.

With a slot reserved for foreign based Nigeria U-20 players, here are (5) in-form and eligible players.

1. Stanley Charles (Banik Ostrava, Czech Republic)
The 19year left footed Wing-wizard is a promising star that would give the Nigeria U-20 a great squad depth with his addition.

The sleek winger who models his game around Dutch winger, Arjen Robben, has been in decent for for Czech based side, Baník Ostrava.

2. Obah Prosper (FC Vizela, Portugal)
Nicknamed ‘Kylian Mbappé’ the Portuguese based Speedster obviously has a lot to offer for the Nigeria U20 team following his exploits in FC Vizela.

Obah’s blistering pace and shooting accuracy makes him standout.

3. Emmanuel Ume (Botev Plovdiv, Bulgaria)
Since teaming with Bulgarian side, Botev Plovdiv, Emmanuel has been in terrific form and has use his ‘insane’ pace and strength to lit up the Bulgarian topflight league ko II,.

4. Goodnews Igbokwe (FC Noah, Armenia)
Arguably one of Nigeria most in-form striker, the bullish center forward in his maiden season in Armenian topflight league has showed lots of prospects which will be beneficial to the Nigeria U-20 squad for the U-20 AFCON.

The young lad has been pivotal for Noah FC in their new found form as he bangs goals week in, week out.

5. Samuel Akere (Botev Plovdiv, Bulgaria)
The former Nigeria Junior International would no doubt be a great addition for the Nigeria U-20 team as they plan for exploits in Egypt next year.

The talented Midfielder has been cynosure of all eyes since arriving at Botev Plovdiv from Vista Gelendzhik.

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Ohale Sends Warning To South Africa, Records Clean-Sheet In Pauchuca CF 4-0 Win

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Nigeria Super Falcons defender, Osinachi Ohale,l , has sent strong warnings to South Africa ahead of its final play-off for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament later this month.

    Nigerian defender, Ohale Osinachi, has sent strong warnings to South Africa ahead of the Women’s Olympic FIFA World Cup play-off against South Africa later this month as she expertly commanded C.F. Pachuca Femenil backline to clinch a 4-0 win against Santos Laguna (w) on a clean-sheet in one of the fixtures played in the Mexican Femenil earlier today.

    The Super Falcons are set to take on South Africa in a two-match series, with the initial encounter slated for April 5 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

    The return leg is slated for April 9 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

    The winner of the tie will clinch one of Africa’s two tickets to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

    Ohale who joined Pachuca Femenil at the beginning of the year has continued to stamp authority in the heart of Pachuca Femenil with handful of clean sheets under her belt.

    The rock-solid defender with her experience and calmness in play is believed to help the Nigeria Super Falcons outplay South Africa to clinch one of the spots for Paris Women Olympics.

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    Ihezuo Sends Warning To South Africa, Nets 8th League Goal For Pachuca CF

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    Nigeria Super Falcons striker, Ihezuo ChInwendu , has sent strong warnings to South Africa ahead of its final play-off for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament later this month.

    Nigerian striker, Ihezuo Chinwendu, has sent strong warnings to South Africa ahead of the Women’s Olympic FIFA World Cup play-off against South Africa later this month as she scored her 8th goal of the season to help C.F. Pachuca Femenil clinch a 4-0 win against Santos Laguna (w) earlier today.

    The Super Falcons are set to take on South Africa in a two-match series, with the initial encounter slated for April 5 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

    The return leg is slated for April 9 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

    The winner of the tie will clinch one of Africa’s two tickets to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

    Ihezuo who lists as Nigeria most in-form forward abroad with (8) goals to her name is believed to help the Nigeria Super Falcons subdue South Africa in the double header

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    Olympics Qualifiers: Scoring Sensation Ihezuo ChInwendu Called-Up For Falcons Game Against South Africa

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    Red-hot Chinwe Ihezuo has been handed an invitation for the Super Falcons all important Olympics, Pairs, final qualifying fixture against South African team, Bayana Bayana.

    Smoking hot in the Mexican Femenil, the Pachucha Club de Futbol forward, Ihezuo, who has (7) goals to her name in the current campaign is expected to bring her incredible goal scoring form into the Super Falcons team when they face their South Africa counterparts.

    The Super Falcons are set to take on South Africa in a two-match series, with the initial encounter slated for April 5 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

    The return leg is slated for April 9 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

    The winner of the tie will clinch one of Africa’s two tickets to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

    Saudi Arabia-based defender, Ashley Plumptre, veteran Osinachi Ohale, and midfielder Deborah Abiodun also made the list.

    Regulars like wing-back Michelle Alozie, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Halimatu Ayinde, and forward Gift Monday in the squad were also retained.

    The invited players are listed below:

    Goalkeepers:

    Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)

    Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)

    Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens)

    Defenders:

    Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico)

    Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)

    Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens)

    Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)

    Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns FC, USA)

    Chidinma Okeke (Mynavi Sendai Ladies, Japan)

    Midfielders:

    Deborah Abiodun (University of Pittsburgh, USA)

    Halimatu Ayinde (FC Rosengard, Sweden)

    Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)

    Jennifer Echegini (Juventus Ladies, Italy)

    Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain)

    Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)

    Forwards:

    Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)

    Esther Okoronkwo (Changchun FC, China)

    Ifeoma Onumonu (SLC Utah, USA)

    Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC, USA)

    Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA)

    Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)

    Chiwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico)

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