New ” Osimhen” Top 5 Players To Watch Out For In Nigeria U20 Team At WAFU B Championship

The Nigeria U20 team is currently in Togo preparing for the start of the defence of their WAFU B U20 title. The tournament is also the qualifiers for the U20 AFCON, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

They will open their campaign against Burkina Faso on Friday before their second and fina group game against Cote d’Ivoire three days later.

Head coach of the Nigerian team Aliyu Zubairu has picked the squad that will represent Nigeria, and our editor Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman picks the five players he feels will carry the burden of the team at the tournament.

Clinton Jephta – By far one of the best talents in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Last season at Niger Tornadoes he was a revelation and sparked a tug for his signature between Enyimba and Rangers before pitching tent with the former. If he brings his A game, he could be the player of the tournament.

Kparabo Arieri – The first time I got to know about him was his exploits at the TCC League for Beyond Limit FC. Since then he hasn’t looked back. Quick, strong in duels and also blessed with an eye for goal. He will lead the team’s attack and his rush of goals in the buildup to the tournament has already earned him the tag of ” New Osimhen”. Although he is a little bit different in the way he plays.

Kenneth Igbokwe – A late call up to the Super Eagles team for the world cup qualifiers games against South Africa and Benin Republic brought him to the fore. Blessed with an uncanny ability from set pieces. The Enugu Rangers left back is also very good in turning defence into attack. A very exciting player.

Charles Agada – QPR of England bound winger who can go past his marker with ease and style. Currently nursing a knock and facing a race against time to be fit for Friday’s game, he was one of the shining light of the last Nigeria U17 team under Nduka Ugbade. Can easily decide a game on his day.

Nasiru Salihu – Exceptional for El Kanemi Warriors in their shock run to the final of the Nigeria FA Cup. Everything around the team revolves around him with Zubairu building his team around him and expecting him to hold it all together in the middle of the pitch like he did under the same coach at El Kanemi Warriors.

Below is the full squad

Goalkeeper: Nathaniel Nwosu (Nasarawa United), Harcourt Ebenezer (Sporting Lagos)

Defenders: Adamu Maigari (El Kanemi) Daniel Bamayi (Bayelsa United), Musa Adamu (Wireless), Haruna Aliyu (Doma United), Kenneth Igboke (Enugu Rangers)

Midfielders: Raphael Oyebanjo (Shuffle), Nasiru Salihu (El Kanemi), Muhammad Sabiu Ibrahim (Niger Tornadoes), Oliseh Divine (Academy), Israel Ayuma (NK Istra/Croatia), Ibrahim Abdullahi (Bayelsa United), Suleyman Alabi (El Kanemi)

Forwards: Alonge Ibrahim (Academy), Kparabo Arieri (Beyond Limits), Clinton Jephta (Enyimba), Charles Agada (QPR/England), Bidemi Amole, Musa Akinfenwa (Real Sapphire)