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Ladan Bosso, the head coach of the flying Eagles is set to release his final squad list of 23 players to the Confederation of African Football latest January 20,in preparation of the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations finals scheduled for Egypt.
“We expect the list of players for the tournament to be sent in latest January 20th,”
The tournament is billed to hold from February 19 to March 11 with seven-time champions Nigeria drawn against hosts Egypt, Senegal and Mozambique in Group A of the competition.
Meanwhile, Bosso stated that the team would resume the final phase of camping for the forthcoming tourney on January 7.
He also revealed that their preparations for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations would be in Spain or Morocco.
“The camp will resume January 7 and the training tour will either be in Spain or Morocco,” Bosso said.
Bosso also disclosed he would be looking to add some experience in defence and attack, with the invitation of more overseas-based professionals.
He spoke about the tough-looking U-20 AFCON first-round group, adding that all teams were worthy of their places.
“It’s a normal group. Every team that qualifies for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations is hopeful of qualifying for the World Cup,” Bosso said.