U23 AFCON: Chelle names 23 Nigerians against DR Congo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Business Day Nigeria
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has selected 23 players for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against DR Congo, including goalkeeper Michael Atata and midfielder Daniel Daga. The first leg is on 13 November in Lubumbashi and the return leg on 17 November in Ikenne-Remo, with a place at the Egyptian tournament that qualifies for the 2028 Olympics at stake, according to Business Day.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has called up 23 players for the two-legged tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), a qualifier for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations. Goalkeeper Michael Atata, midfielder Daniel Daga and young international Abdulmuiz Adeleke are in the squad, according to Business Day Nigeria.
Nigeria will play the first leg at the TP Mazembe stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday 13 November, before hosting DR Congo at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on Tuesday 17 November. The seven players based in Nigeria are due to leave the country on Tuesday, according to Business Day Nigeria.
The squad includes players based in Europe, among them Daniel Daga at Molde in Norway, Chibuzor Nwoko at Fulham in England and Peter Edokpolor at Benfica in Portugal. The winner of the tie will go on towards the U23 AFCON finals due to be held in Egypt, a competition that will designate Africa's representatives at the men's football tournament of the 2028 Olympic Games, according to Business Day Nigeria.
