Stars Builders Academy Striker Segun Otusanya has been handed a call-up to the National U20 camp by coach Ladan Bosso, aclsports reports.
The youngster, who was part of the U23 side that eliminated Tanzania in the Olympics Qualifier in October, has been given a call-up to the Flying Eagles ahead of the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt.
It will be recalled that Bosso’s side have been in camp for a few weeks with a large pool of players, but the former Adamawa United coach has extended call-ups to other youngsters after a significant number of them were sent home due to various reasons.
Otusanya’s call-up comes as one of the rewards for Stars Builders Academy following their victory at the Ogun State League about four months ago. A final where Otusanya starred by scoring a brace to ensure his side claim their first title since creation.
Meanwhile, the Flying Eagles clinched the WAFU B title back in May, defeating Benin Republic in the final to represent the zone in Egypt next February.
The U20 Africa Cup of Nations will take place from 18th February – 12th March 2023 in Egypt. The top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup scheduled to hold in Indonesia from 20th May – 11th June next year.
