Chile 2015: Amuneke Names 21-Man List For FIFA U-17 World Cup

Amuneke's list did not give room for newcomers has most of his regulars made the 21-man list. Most fans will be waiting to see if Amuneke can become an hero by clinching the trophy for the country for a record 5th time, only time will tell....

Nigeria U17 gaffer Emmanuel Amuneke has named his 21-man squad players for the Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile.

The Golden Eaglets would be hoping to defend the world title they won two years ago at the United Arab Emirates and have been drawn against Chile, USA and Croatia in Group A.


Regular suspects such as Victor Osimhen, Victor Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze who were part of the Niger 2015 African U17 Championship made the final list.

There are three goalkeepers, four defenders, eight midfielders and six strikers.

The Golden Eaglets face the United States of America on October 17 at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos.



FULL SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS
Akpan Udoh
Amos Benjamin
Chisom Chiaha

DEFENDERS
Tobechukwu Ibe
Lukman Zakari
Ejike Ikwu
John Lazarus

MIDFIELDERS
David Enogela
Kingsley Michael
Samuel Chukwueze
Edidiong Essien
Chukwudi Agor
Joel Osikel
Kelechi Nwakali
Chinedu Madueke

FORWARD
Funsho Bamgboye
Victor Osimhen
Sunday Alimi
Udochukwu Anumudu
Orji Okwonkwo
Osinachi Ebere