Golden Eaglets Depart For China Ahead Of International Youth Tournament

Nigeria’s U17 boys, the Golden Eaglets, have departed for China to participate in the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Yinchuan from 5 to 11 July.
The competition forms part of the team’s preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship, which serves as the qualifying tournament for next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
Five-time FIFA U17 World Cup champions Nigeria will compete alongside hosts China, Australia and Tanzania in the invitational tournament, with all matches to be played at the Yinchuan Sports Centre Helanshan Stadium.
The Nigerian delegation is led by head coach Uwejamomere Eboboritse, assisted by Kalli Mohammed K...