The Nigeria U20 squad, the Flying Eagles, faces withdrawals from players Dubem Eze and Abube Onuchukwu after a training camp relocation caused miscommunication. The two players opted to represent Nigeria instead of England but have now chosen to opt out due to concerns regarding the new camp location.
The Nigerian U20 national team, known as the Flying Eagles, has experienced the withdrawal of players Dubem Eze from Bolton Wanderers and Abube Onuchukwu from Ipswich Town following a change of training camp location. Both players, originally from prominent youth setups in England, opted to represent Nigeria over England.
Initially, the Flying Eagles conducted their training in Abuja prior to friendly matches against Ivory Coast. However, they are now instructed to move to Katsina State for the final phase of their preparations as of March 9, 2025, ahead of the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Communication issues led to the late notification of Eze and Onuchukwu’s camp reporting, resulting in their absence from the friendlies with the Young Elephants. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) attempted to rectify this by extending a fresh invitation for the final camping phase; however, the players have opted out of the squad due to uncertainties surrounding the new camp location.
In summary, the withdrawals of Dubem Eze and Abube Onuchukwu from the Nigeria U20 squad highlight communication challenges and concerns arising from a relocation of the training camp. Despite efforts from the Nigeria Football Federation to accommodate them for the final phase of preparations, both players decided against joining, prioritizing their comfort and stability.
Original Source: www.allnigeriasoccer.com
