Super Eagles Head Coach, Èric Chelle, has named a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s two-legged U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The squad features goalkeeper Michael Atata, midfielder Daniel Daga and junior international Abdulmuiz Adeleke as Nigeria begin their quest to secure a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Atata, who has received invitations to the Super Eagles on several occasions, will compete with Samuel James of Finland’s SJK FC and Clinton Andy of Rivers United for the goalkeeping position.

Other notable players in the squad include defenders Victory Akpe, Vince Osuji and Emmanuel Ochobi, while Chibuzor Nwoko and Aderemi Adeoye are among the midfield options.

In attack, Peter Edokpolor, Zadok Yohanna and Umar Abubakar are expected to provide the attacking threat for the Nigerian side.

The seven players based in Nigeria are expected to depart the country on Tuesday ahead of the first leg scheduled for November 13 at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi.

The return leg will take place on November 17 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, with Nigeria seeking to advance to the U-23 AFCON finals in Egypt.

The competition will determine Africa’s representatives in the men’s football event of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.