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Sports News of Tuesday, 6 December 2022

Source: www.dailypost.ng

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles boss, Bosso beefs up squad with new players

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Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso has beefed up his team with fresh legs as they intensify preparations ahead of the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Bosso sent packing 15 players from camp last weekend due to passport irregularities, poor performance and injuries.

In the bid to make the team stronger and more competitive, the experienced tactician has extended invitations to new players.

Lion Heart FC duo, Akanbi Ayobami Akinwale and Ademola Oladejo Damilare are among the newly invited players.

Remo Stars forward, Adams Olamilekan will also join the team in camp.

The Flying Eagles set up camp for the competition in Abuja last week Monday.


The team is expected to embark on a training tour in Egypt early next year.

The 2023 U-20 AFCON will be hosted by Egypt from February 18 to March 12.

The top four teams will qualify for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup scheduled to place in Indonesia from May 20th to June 11.