Amuneke reduces u20 squad

You're referring to the recent news about the reduction of the U20 squad by Paul Amuneke, the head coach of the Nigerian U20 team.

For those who may not know, Paul Amuneke is a Nigerian former professional footballer and current coach who has been in charge of the Nigerian U20 team since 2015. He led the team to win the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand, and has been working to develop the team since then.

Recently, Amuneke announced that he has reduced the squad from 35 players to 23 players ahead of the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Niger. This decision was made to ensure that the team is more focused and cohesive, and to give the players more playing time and opportunities to develop their skills.

The reduction in the squad size is also a way to prepare the team for the more competitive tournaments ahead, such as the U20 World Cup, which will be held in Indonesia in 2023. Amuneke wants to ensure that the team is well-prepared and has the right mix of players to compete against the best teams in the world.

It's worth noting that the reduction in the squad size is not uncommon in football, and many coaches make similar decisions to ensure that their teams are well-prepared and focused for major tournaments.