Nigeria u23 news
Here are some recent news updates about the Nigerian U23 national team:
Latest News
- The Nigerian U23 team, also known as the Dream Team, has been eliminated from the 2023 Africa U23 Cup of Nations after losing 2-1 to Senegal in their final group stage match. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The team's coach, Ladan Bosso, has expressed disappointment at the team's performance, saying they were not prepared for the tournament. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the team will play a friendly match against the Egyptian U23 team in March as part of their preparations for the 2024 Olympics. (Source: Goal.com)
Recent Results
- Nigeria U23 1-2 Senegal U23 (Africa U23 Cup of Nations, February 2023)
- Nigeria U23 2-1 Côte d'Ivoire U23 (Africa U23 Cup of Nations, January 2023)
- Nigeria U23 1-1 Ghana U23 (Africa U23 Cup of Nations, January 2023)
Squad
- The Nigerian U23 team has a squad of 20 players, including:
- Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Akpan Udoh, Olawale Ojo
- Defenders: Zaidu Sanusi, Valentine Ozornwafor, Ikouwem Utin, Chidera Ejuke, Kingsley Michael
- Midfielders: Azubuike Okechukwu, Samson Tijani, Saviour Godwin, Ademola Lookman, Innocent Bonke
- Forwards: Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze
Upcoming Matches
- Nigeria U23 vs Egypt U23 (Friendly match, March 2023)
- Nigeria U23 vs TBD (2024 Olympics qualifiers, TBA)
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and updates, I recommend checking reputable sports news sources or the official website of the Nigerian Football Federation.