Golden Eaglets Finalize MRI Screening for WAFU B U-17
The Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U-17 men’s national football team, have successfully completed the mandatory Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) screening ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship scheduled to take place in Burkina Faso. This age-verification exercise is crucial for the team's preparations, allowing them to finalize their squad for the tournament.
A team official confirmed that the medical and age-verification process has concluded, with a final list of 26 players expected to be submitted next week. The technical crew is currently assessing players in camp in Abuja, where the team has been training for several weeks.
The 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship will feature seven West African nations, including Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, and Togo, competing for two qualification spots for the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. The Golden Eaglets aim to secure a strong performance and qualification for the continental championship.
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