Nigeria have named a strong 21-man squad for this month’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland.
Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze has been omitted clearing the way for him to play for the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Former England youth international Tom Dele-Bashiru of Manchester City and Bournemouth midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh have both been included.
Coach Paul Aigbogun has included ten members of the squad that helped Nigeria qualify for the World Cup by reaching the semi-finals at February’s Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria have never won the Under-20 World Cup despite having appeared at 11 previous tournaments.
Nigeria squad:
Goalkeepers: Detan Ogundare (Kogi United), Olawale Oremade (Kwara United), Jonathan Zaccala (Triestina FC, Italy)
Defenders: Valentine Ozornwafor (Enyimba FC), Aliu Salawudeen (Amuneke Academy), Igoh Ogbu (Rosenborg BK, Norway), Ikouwem Utin (Enyimba FC), Muhammad Rabiu (Plateau United), Jamil Muhammad (Kano Pillars)
Midfielders: Nnamdi Ofoborh (Bournemouth, England), Eletu Peter (Prince Kazeem FC), Ayotomiwa Dele-Bashiru (Manchester City, England), Kingsley Michael (Perugia, Italy), Effiom Maxwell (Enyimba FC), Aniekeme Okon (Akwa United), Collins Sor (Oasis FC)
Forwards: Jerome Adams (Sogndal IL, Norway), Tijani Muhammed (FC Banik Ostrava, Czech Republic), Henry Offia (IK Sirius Uppsala, Sweden), Chinonso Emeka (Club Brookhouse, England), Success Makanjuola (Water FC)