U23 EAGLES REPLACE INJURED SANI WITH NASARAWA STAR

Nigeria’s U23 national team has called up Nasarawa United forward Prince Bawa Oche to replace injured Sulaiman Sani ahead of their crucial international double-header against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sani, who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Qudsiah FC, will miss both fixtures after his club confirmed that an injury would prevent him from honouring the national team invitation.

Head coach Eric Chelle had earlier named a 23-man squad comprising eight home-based players and 15 foreign-based professionals. The Nigerian contingent is scheduled to depart for DR Congo as preparations intensify.

The first leg is scheduled for November 13, with the return fixture billed for Nigeria on November 17. The winner will advance to the third qualifying round to face either Burkina Faso or Zambia.