The 25 man list of the Nigeria U23 team for their upcoming U23 AFCON qualifiers games against DR Congo has been altered following the withdrawal of Sani Suleiman of Saudi Arabia side Al Qadsiah, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Suleiman who recently returned from an injury layout was picked by head coach Eric Chelle among the foreign based players for the two legged game.
However his club said he isn’t fit enough for the games, leaving Chelle with no option but to replace him with Nasarawa United winger Prince Bawa Oche, who was with the team during their three weeks camping in Ikenne.
Nigeria is aiming to be at the Olympic games football event for the first time since 2016, but will first have to qualify for the AFCON which is the qualifiers for the tournament.
They drew a bye in the last round of qualifiers, and will now face DR Congo for a spot in the final round of qualifiers. The team and it’s contingent will depart Nigeria today and continue preparations for the game next weekend.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
