The head coach of the Nigeria U20 team Ladan Bosso released a list of 35 players who will be in the camp of the team for the final phase of camping ahead of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
OwnGoalNigeria.com picks senior editor, Mohammed Yusuf Suleiman picks out five players who distinguished themselves during the first phase of camping and will most likely be at the tournament.
Benjamin Fredrick – The Simoiben Football Academy graduate was a part of the team to the WAFU B championship but didn’t get to play due to late registration. Ahead of the AFCON he has emerged as one of the mainstay of the defence. He has so far made it easy for Bosso not to be worried over the absence of Razak Adegbite and his partner Bolu Sholumade.
Abdulrahman Adam- The midfield is seen as one of the strengths of the Nigeria U20 team that won the WAFU tournament but Adam has forced his way into reckoning. Already he has displaced Mohammed Aminu, who was a regular in the WAFU win. Plugged from Abuja Academy Mahanaim FC, he is one to put an eye on.
Jude Sunday – He operates in a way not too different from Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davies but he operates mainly as a winger. Goes past his opponents with ease and also delivers crosses with pinpoint accuracy. Jude might be one of the stars of the AFCON if he brings his A game to the party.
Nicholas Jonathan – Another one from Simoiben Football Academy just like Frederick mentioned above. Full of tricks, swerves and turns out of tight corners with ease. A late addition to the training party but seems like he is there to stay as he showed his abilities in the three top friendly games they played against teams from the Nigeria Professional Football League. He was involved in two games and was practically unplayable against Lobi Stars.
Adams Olamilekan – To say he has warmed his way into the heart of coach Bosso is an understatement as he has indeed cemented his spot there. Deadly from set pieces and comfortable from any role in midfield, he has slotted in with goals and assists in the test games they played during the first stage of camping.
