Nigeria's coach Èric Chelle announces the 23-man squad for the Olympic qualifier against DR Congo
“Olympic Qualifier: Chelle names Atata, Daga, Adeleke in 23-man roster for DR Congo”
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The head coach of Nigeria's U-23 national team, Èric Chelle, has released the list of 23 players called up for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The playoff will be played in a two-legged format during the month of November.
The squad includes a combination of players from local Nigerian clubs and international competitions in Europe and other regions, highlighting figures such as goalkeeper Michael Atata, midfielder Daniel Daga, and forward Abdulmuiz Adeleke.
The first leg is scheduled to take place at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, on November 13. Subsequently, the return leg will be held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on November 17.
These matches are part of the qualifying process leading to the final stage of the tournament, which will award the African slots for the Olympic men's football tournament.
- Èric Chelle called up 23 players for Nigeria's U-23 national team.
- The opponent in the qualifying tie is the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The first leg will be played on November 13 in Lubumbashi.
- The return leg will take place on November 17 in Ikenne-Remo.
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