What changed
Eric Chelle has invited 31 home-based Nigerian players for a crucial Olympic qualifier against DR Congo. The squad includes four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and 10 forwards.
Why it matters
The size and shape of the roster give Chelle room to assess a broad pool before a high-stakes match. It also puts Nigeria’s domestic players at the centre of preparations, with every part of the team represented from goalkeeping through attack.
The list is balanced but not yet a final team sheet. The players, their clubs, the match date and venue, and the selection criteria have not been identified. The next meaningful step is seeing which of these 31 players make the match squad and how Chelle uses them against DR Congo.
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