U20 World Cup 2025: Aliyu replaces Freedom in Nigeria's squad

A withdrawal for Nigeria at the U20 World Cup

Africa 25 September 2025 at 06:04

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U20 World Cup 2025: Aliyu replaces Freedom in Nigeria's squad

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Nigeria U20 head coach Aliyu Zubairu has been forced to make a last-minute change to his squad for the 2025 U20 World Cup.

Marvelous Freedom suffered a knee injury during training and has been ruled out of the tournament. He will be replaced by Haruna Aliyu, according to Completesports.

Also read: 2025 U20 World Cup: The full schedule for the first round

The Wikki Tourists player will join the squad this Friday in Chile to gear up for the big tournament.

The seven-time African champions will compete in Group B alongside Norway, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia. They kick off their campaign next Monday against the Scandinavian side.

Flying Eagles Injury Setback: Marvelous Freedom out of the U-20 World Cup; Wikki Tourists’ Haruna Aliyu called up and travelling to Chile.

Quick recovery, Marvelous, we’re with you. 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/9NsI1WmIzB
— Dr. Victor Ademola (@AdemolaVictorTv) September 24, 2025

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