Chelle Invites 31 Home-Based Players for Nigeria’s U23 AFCON Qualifier Against DR Congo

Nigeria U23 head coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players for the Olympic Eagles’ two-legged 2027 U23 AFCON qualifying tie against DR Congo. The squad includes four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and 10 forwards. Players are expected to begin camp in Ijebu-Ode on October 25. Nigeria will play the first leg in Lubumbashi on November 13 before hosting DR Congo at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on November 17. The aggregate winner will reach the final qualifying round for the tournament in Egypt. The U23 AFCON will determine Africa’s representatives for the men’s football event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Nigeria have not qualified for the men’s Olympic football tournament since winning bronze at Rio 2016.

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