AFCON U-17: Golden Eaglets pass MRI test, train ahead of Zambia tie
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The Golden Eaglets have passed the mandatory Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test today as they prepare for their first game against Zambia.
All 26 players passed the CAF tests, other 11 teams particiapating in the tournament also had their players tested.
Richard Odoh (HB Football Academy)
Yahaya Danjuma Lawali (Mahanaim FC)
Emmanuel Michael (Simon Ben Football Academy)
Haruna Abdullahi (Kurfi Tigers Academy)
Tochukwu Joseph Ogboji (Purple Crown Academy)
Jeremiah Oluwaseyi Olaleke (Ablaze Football Academy)
Umar Abubakar (Devine Football Academy)
Abubakar Idris Abdullahi (Jega United)
Precious Tonye Williams (HB Football Academy)
Ifeoluwa Adewale Olowoporoku (Triple 44 Academy)
Charles Adah Agada (Mavlon FC)
Hope Yusuf Linus (E.E. Sporting Club)
Jubril Opeyemi Azeez (Right Vision Choice Academy)
Anongu Isaac Aondoakaa (FC Bathel Sporting)
Israel Nwachukwu Usulor (Real Sapphire FC)
Temiloluwa Oluwayimika Adelakin (Box2Box Academy)
Simon Karshe Cletus (Mavlon FC)
Tochukwu Simeon Ogbadibo (Jossy United)
Light Chijioke Eke (C&C Football Academy)
Favour Oluwasegun Daniel (G12 Football Academy)
Chijioke Julius Linus (Triple 44 Academy)
Quadri Oluwatobiloba Adewale (Nathaniel Boys FC)
Gift Ukeh Adie (Paul E Football Academy)
Musa Oluwaseyi Akinfenwa (Real Sapphire FC)
Usman Ajibola Owoyemi (Triple 44 Academy)
Matthew Awodi Kingsley (Brook House Academy)
Nigeria are drawn in Group B alongside Morocco, Zambia and South Africa with their first game against Zambia on Sunday by 5 pm.
The team also trained yesterday.
NO DAYS OFF!🦅
After arriving Algeria on Sunday night, the Golden Eaglets have started the final leg of preparation for the 2023 #AFCONU17 tournament.
The youngsters had their maiden training at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers today.#team9jastrong pic.twitter.com/12abnhrWui
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) April 24, 2023