Nigeria’s Under-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have officially landed in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, brimming with confidence as they launch their campaign for regional supremacy at the WAFU-B U17 Championship.
The five-time World Champions arrived at the Thomas Sankara International Airport after completing an intensive multi-week training camp in Abuja, where the coaching staff fined-tuned tactical setups and trimmed down the final squad to a lethal 25-player roster.
Drawn into a competitive group alongside regional rivals, the young Nigerian side is aiming not only to lift the coveted WAFU-B trophy but also to secure one of the qualification spots for the upcoming Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Head Coach and his technical team expressed immense satisfaction with the team’s physical conditioning and mental readiness following high-intensity friendly matches prior to departure. The coaching crew emphasized that the primary focus remains executing a disciplined, high-pressing brand of football that has historically made the Golden Eaglets a feared powerhouse in global youth football.
With football enthusiasts across Nigeria rallying behind the boys, expectations are sky-high for the squad to deliver explosive performances and maintain Nigeria’s proud legacy in youth football.
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