Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has selected 31 players for the national team’s next preparation camp ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations U23 qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The squad will assemble next month as Nigeria begin preparations for the crucial encounter, with qualification for the continental tournament at stake.

The call-up features a group of young players chosen by Chelle for the training period before the match. The full squad was announced in an image accompanying the selection.