Ahead of Last Qualifier Match, Amuneke Reduces U-20 Players In Training Camp

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, Sports News Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian U-20 Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has reduced the number of his players in the camp to 31.

This followed last Saturday’s friendly match with Nigeria National League side – the Supreme Court FC. The friendly with the Abuja based team ended in 1-0.

Amuneke is expected to drop one more player next week to make the total number of players 30. The team had played five matches so far. The matches were those with Sia-One Academy 4-1; Dabo Babes 5-0, Ace FC of Kaduna 6-2 and Dreams FC of Makurdi which ended in goalless draw.

Meanwhile, the head Coach has expressed appreciation to the dropped players, especially on their endurance all through during the screening exercise. Amuneke also advised the players to maintain their form as they might still be invited to the camp in the future.

The team’s next and final qualifier match is against Burundi.