ALL 26 players of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) passed the mandatory Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test conducted yesterday as they prepare for their first game against Zambia.
The test in a fascinating process confirmed that none of the players selected by coach Nduka Ugbade are above 17 years of age.
The other 11 teams participating in the tournament also had their players tested. Nigeria are drawn in Group B alongside Morocco, Zambia and South Africa with their first game against Zambia on Sunday by 5 pm.
Those Who Scaled The MRI Hurdle
Richard Odoh (HB Football Academy), Yahaya Danjuma Lawali (Mahanaim FC), Emmanuel Michael (Simon Ben Football Academy), Haruna Abdullahi (Kurfi Tigers Academy), Tochukwu, Joseph Ogboji (Purple Crown Academy), Jeremiah Oluwaseyi Olaleke (Ablaze Football Academy), Umar Abubakar (Devine Football Academy), Abubakar Idris Abdullahi (Jega United), Precious Tonye Williams (HB Football Academy), Ifeoluwa Adewale Olowoporoku (Triple 44 Academy), Charles Adah Agada (Mavlon FC), Hope Yusuf Linus (E.E. Sporting Club), Jubril Opeyemi Azeez (Right Vision Choice Academy), Anongu Isaac Aondoakaa (FC Bathel Sporting), Israel Nwachukwu Usulor (Real Sapphire FC), Temiloluwa Oluwayimika Adelakin (Box2Box Academy), Simon Karshe Cletus (Mavlon FC), Tochukwu Simeon Ogbadibo (Jossy United), Light Chijioke Eke (C&C Football Academy), Favour Oluwasegun Daniel (G12 Football Academy), Chijioke Julius Linus (Triple 44 Academy), Quadri Oluwatobiloba Adewale (Nathaniel Boys FC), Gift Ukeh Adie (Paul E Football Academy), Musa Oluwaseyi Akinfenwa (Real Sapphire FC), Usman Ajibola Owoyemi (Triple 44 Academy), Matthew Awodi Kingsley (Brook House Academy)
The team also trained yesterday. 
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