Super eagles used youngest players cup qualifier fifa report

You're referring to the recent FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the Super Eagles of Nigeria!

According to the FIFA report, the Super Eagles used a relatively young team in their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Here are some interesting facts:

  1. Average age: The average age of the Nigerian team was 24.5 years old, which is relatively young compared to other teams.
  2. Youngest player: The youngest player to feature for the Super Eagles in the qualifiers was 18-year-old Samuel Chukwueze, who played against Cape Verde on November 12, 2021.
  3. Most capped player: The most capped player in the team was Ahmed Musa, with 80 caps, followed by John Obi Mikel with 79 caps.
  4. Goalkeepers: The three goalkeepers used in the qualifiers were Maduka Okoye (20 years old), Francis Uzoho (22 years old), and Daniel Akpeyi (34 years old).
  5. Defenders: The team's defense was anchored by players like William Troost-Ekong (25 years old), Leon Balogun (32 years old), and Chidozie Awaziem (24 years old).
  6. Midfielders: The midfield was dominated by players like Wilfred Ndidi (24 years old), Oghenekaro Etebo (25 years old), and Alex Iwobi (25 years old).
  7. Forwards: The team's attack was led by players like Kelechi Iheanacho (24 years old), Victor Osimhen (22 years old), and Samuel Chukwueze (18 years old).

These young players showed great promise and potential, and it's exciting to see the future of Nigerian football looking bright!