Nigeria is preparing to face the DR Congo in the second round of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. To kick off this phase, coach Éric Chelle has called up around thirty players for a training camp.
Nigeria did not have to participate in the first round of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, having received a bye, and will enter competition in November against the DR Congo. Éric Chelle has chosen to build his team on a solid local base.
From goalkeeper to the attacking sector, the Super Eagles coach has placed his trust in the national league. Key clubs like Enyimba, Rivers United, and Rangers International are all represented. However, other players are also joining to strengthen the team.
List of players selected for the training camp with Nigeria:
Goalkeepers: Chinemerem Olughu, Clinton Andy, Ebenezer Harcourt, Michael Atata
Defenders: Gift Subi, Hillary Zion, Emmanuel Utake, Chibueze Oputa, Marvelous Freedom, Kenneth Igboke, Odinaka Alfred, Emmanuel Ochobi, Aliu Sugau
Midfielders: Freeman Wuchirwe, Victor Samuel, Umar Mohammed, Lucky Oraro, Aderemi Adeoye, Sani Shuaibu, Muhammed Salisu, Jude Eventus
Forwards: Junior Ikechukwu, Timothy Zechariah, Williams Wonah, Ayoola Olaniyan, Chijioke Samuel, Jofrank Joshua, Chimobi Igwilo, Alex Oweifaleya, Abdulmuiz Adeleke, Habila Simon
