Nigeria's Golden Eaglets to play China invitational before WAFU B U-17

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets (U-17 team) will take part in an invitational tournament in China next week as part of their preparations for the WAFU B U-17 Championship. The squad, mainly drawn from the FIFA Talent Development Scheme U-15 programme, began camp in Abuja last Tuesday under coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere. The team is expected to be trimmed after the China tournament.

The tournament offers the Eaglets valuable international exposure ahead of the WAFU B U-17 Championship, which Burkina Faso will host in November as a qualifier for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. Strong performances could shape the final squad and signal the effectiveness of Nigeria's youth development pipeline, giving fans an early look at future senior national team prospects.

Fans and stakeholders can monitor the China tournament to gauge which players may earn a place in the final WAFU B squad. The competition runs next week, with exact dates and venues not specified in the report. After China, the squad will be trimmed before the November WAFU B tournament. Will the China outing reveal the core players who will carry Nigeria's hopes at the 202027 Africa U-17 Cup?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/25/golden-eaglets-to-participate-in-china-invitational-tournament/