Nigeria, May 8 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed experienced domestic tactician Abdu Maikaba and youth development specialist Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the country's U20 and U17 male national teams, respectively.

The appointments come as the federation seeks to revive its age-grade teams after inconsistent performances in recent years.

Approved by the NFF Executive Committee following recommendations from the federation's Technical and Development Committee, the appointments place two coaches with different backgrounds in charge of Nigeria's most successful youth teams.

Maikaba will lead the Flying Eagles, while Uwejamomere takes charge of the Golden Eaglets.

The changes come at a crucial period fo...