Nigeria legend Ugbade sets U17 Africa Cup of Nations targetThe tactician is keen on qualifying the country for the 2023 edition of the African cadet championship billed for AlgeriaCoach Nduka Ugbade has set his sights on qualifying Nigeria for the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Algeria. The two finalists will represent West Africa at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations for a chance to qualify for the Fifa U17 World Cup to be hosted by Peru. Analysing his team’s chances in Cape Coast, the former Nigeria international is positive that Nigeria will be represented in the North African country. “Our primary objective is to earn a ticket to the Africa Cup of Nations, and then we go full throttle for the trophy. Nigeria are the most successful country in the world having won the U17 World Cup competition a record five times.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 07, 2022 21:20 UTC