U17 World Cup : Golden Eaglets Free-kick Specialist Passed Fit To Face Ecuador

Published: October 29, 2019

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Golden Eaglets free-kick specialist Wisdom Ubani has received the medical green light to make his second appearance at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Tuesday evening's showdown between Nigeria and Ecuador at Estádio Olímpico, Goiania.

The Giant Brillars whizkid had to be stretchered off in the closing minutes of the first half in Nigeria's World Cup opener against Hungary but returned for the second half and played for 30 more minutes before he was replaced.

Ubani has been passed fit for today's clash after taking part in full training on Monday.

Leading up to the World Cup there had been concerns over the fitness of the striker but coach Manu Garba kept faith in his number nine by naming him on the 21-man roster.

Nigeria can qualify for the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a game to spare with a win against the Ecuadorians, who beat Australia 2-1 in their Group B opener.

Today's game against the South American opponents will kickoff at 2100 hours Nigerian time.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel