U-17 AFCON: CAF okays 26 Golden Eaglets players after MRI test

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Nigerian Golden Eaglets squad for the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations have all scaled through  the Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) test.

It was gathered that all the 26 Golden Eaglets players passed the test with relative ease.

The MRI test is mandatory for all the teams participating in the competition and it is meant to ascertain whether the players fall within the right age category.

Golden Eaglet Media officer, Francis Achi made it known via his social media account.

According to Achi, the process of testing the players  only lasted within one hour.

Meanwhile, the players and their officials have departed for Constantine where they will play all their group games.

Nduka Ugbade’s side will begin their campaign against Zambia at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine on Sunday.

The game will kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time.

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