Chelle invites 31 players ahead of U-23 AFCON qualifier against DR Congo
Coach Eric Chelle has invited 31 players for the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Democratic Republic of Congo, scheduled for November 2026.
The team list was posted on the Super Eagles’ X handle on Thursday.
The goalkeepers called up are Chinemerem Olughu of Nasarawa United, Clinton Andy of Rivers United, Ebenezer Harcourt of Sporting Lagos and Michael Atata of Ikorodu City.
Also on the list are Gift Subi of Warri Wolves, Hillary Zions of Sporting Lagos, Emmanuel Utake of Sporting Lagos, Chibueze Oputa of Enugu Rangers, Marvelous Freedom of Ikorodu City, Kenneth Igboke of Enugu Rangers, Odinaka Alfred of Nasarawa United, Emmanuel Ochobi of Rivers United and Aliu Sugau of Barau FC.
Others are Freeman Wuchirwe of Bendel Insurance, Victor Samuel of Sporting Lagos, Umar Mohammed of Nasarawa United, Lucky Oraro of Warri Wolves, Aderemi Adeoye of Ikorodu City, Sani Shuaibu of Warri Wolves, Muhammed Salisu of Sporting Lagos, and Jude Eventus of Warri Wolves.
Also included are Junior Ikechukwu of Ikorodu City, Timothy Zachariah of Rivers United, Williams Wonah of Enyimba FC, Ayoola Olaniyan of Sporting Lagos, Chijioke Samuel of Enyimba FC, Joe Frank Joshua of Nasarawa United, Chimobi Igwilo of Enugu Rangers, Alex Oweifaleya of Bendel Insurance, Abdulmuiz Adeleke of Sporting Supreme and Habila Simon of Wikki Tourists.
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