Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has reportedly dropped five players amongst who represented Nigeria at the last U20 Africa Cup of Nations from the squad preparing for the World Youth Championship in Poland.
Sports247 have gathered that Pascal Durugbor who plays for Sweden side Vaxjo has been dropped following the invitation of foreign based players by coach Aigbogun.
Meanwhile, Kano Pillars man Alhassan Ibrahim who has been with the team since they resumed over a year ago is seen as the biggest casualty from the axing process by the head coach.
Coach Paul Aigbogun will lead the remaining players to Germany for a training camp before the tournament, where he will decide on the final 22 players that will be going to the World Youth Championship.