Brighton forward Zadok Yohanna and Molde FC midfielder Daniel Daga have been included in head coach Èric Chelle’s 23-man squad for Nigeria’s U-23 AFCON qualifying home-and-away battle with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The duo are among the exciting prospects named by Chelle as the Olympic Eagles seek a place in next year’s tournament in Egypt, which will also determine Africa’s representatives at the 2028 Olympic Games men’s football event.
Goalkeeper Michael Atata and exciting junior international Abdulmuiz Adeleke are also included in the squad, with Atata set to contend with SJK FC’s Samuel James and fellow home-based goalkeeper Clinton Andy for the number one position.
Atata, who has been called up to the Super Eagles on several occasions, will hope to establish himself as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper for the crucial qualifying tie.
Other players named in the squad include defenders Victory Akpe, Vince Osuji and Emmanuel Ochobi, midfielders Chibuzor Nwoko and Aderemi Adeoye, as well as forwards Peter Edokpolor and Umar Abubakar.
