Flamengo's youth soccer team started February with great news. Three "Garotos do Ninho" players were called up by Brazilian National Team coach Guilherme Dalla Déa for the preliminary squad for the U-17 South American Championship, which will be held in Peru in March, and will be up for grabs at the U-XNUMX World Cup.

Defensive midfielder Daniel Cabral, defender Gabriel Noga, and midfielder Reinier are on the list of 26 players who will report to Granja Comary on the 8th to begin training. There will be 15 days of training before the final squad list is announced on February 22nd. During this period, the national team will play two friendlies against Uruguay on the 19th and 21st, before announcing the final roster for the South American competition, which will feature 23 players.

"I'm thrilled with this opportunity to wear the Brazilian national team jersey and represent my country. We know that being called up is recognition of a job well done at the club, so I have to thank everyone at Flamengo who was part of this, as well as my family and friends, who are always with me. I hope the preparation is the best possible so that the team selected by the coaching staff arrives strong in the fight for the third title of the competition," said Daniel Cabral.

"I'm very happy with this call-up! It's a dream to be able to represent my country in such an important competition. I thank God, my family, and Flamengo for the entire structure the club provides me with on a daily basis so I can continually develop, and for the qualified professionals who helped me get here," added Gabriel Noga.