Dominica Republic U-20 national team will have in their squad Real Madrid striker, Alejandro Martin Sapeg and Barcelona youngster Derek Cuevas for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

With the tournament starting May 20, coach Walter Benitez has included the two players in his 21 man squad with both youngsters most likely to play against Nigeria when the North Americans face the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in Group D at the Estadio Malvinas, Mendoza on Sunday, May 21.

They then proceed to face Italy and five-time winners Brazil in the same group.

It will be the country’s first-ever match in a FIFA competition.

Meanwhile, the Golden Eaglets are already in Bruno Aires, Argentina, for a tour before the tournament proper with AC Milan midfielder, Victor Eletu still expected to hook up with the rest of the team.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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