The Flying Eagles’ build-up to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile gained momentum on Tuesday with the arrival of three Europe-based stars Daniel Daga, Hafiz Umar, and Sanni Suleiman on the Abuja coaching camp.
Head coach Aliyu Zubair confirmed their arrival and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s probabilities on the event.
He emphasised that with the complete complement of foreign-based professionals, the crew can surpass its previous achievements.
Zubair admitted that preparations began slower than anticipated however famous regular progress because the new arrivals.
He described the absence of Daga, Umar, and Suleiman earlier in camp as a problem, stressing that their inclusion brings stability and high quality.
“This mix is giving us a robust alternative to select the perfect. Some gamers are already measuring up properly regardless of challenges with tactical adaptability,” Zubair mentioned.
Profiles of the Trio
Sanni Suleiman (19): The appropriate winger options for AS Trenčín in Slovakia’s Niké Liga. He has scored twice in 5 appearances this season.
Daniel Daga (18): The central midfielder plies his commerce in Norway, with two objectives and one help in simply two matches this marketing campaign.
Hafiz Umar (19): The middle ahead represents Stade Reims in France’s Ligue 2, with 4 appearances and one aim within the ongoing season.
Based on Zubair, the squad now boasts a wholesome mixture of gamers from the final U-20 AFCON, home-based abilities, and abroad professionals.
This range, he defined, is creating stiff competitors for locations within the last squad.
Nigeria will battle Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Norway in Group F.
Zubair insisted that qualification from the group stage is “non-negotiable,” including that the technical crew is rigorously learning their opponents.
“We can’t compromise on popping out of the group. All our focus is on reaching that first goal,” he declared.
The Flying Eagles have reached the ultimate twice, ending as runners-up in 1989 and 2005.
Zubair underlined his ambition to push past these data, stressing that Nigeria should goal increased in Chile 2025.
