Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso has selected 31 players with the squad to be cut down to 25 in a week as Nigeria continue their preparations for the U20 AFCON qualifiers even after Togo pulled out as hosts.
SCORENigeria specially gathered that among those picked are Kwara United trio of Chris Nweze, Ejeh Isaiah and Farawola Olawale Samuel, Nenrot Silas from Plateau United, Adewale Oladoye of Water FC, Saidu Salisu from Akwa United and Crown FC goalkeeper Kola Oladipo.
Officials also informed SCORENigeria that several foreign pros will also be called up to fortify the country’s youth team.
Hungary-based Sani Abacha and Sunusi Ibrahim are among the overseas pros.
The final squad of 23 players will be named at least 10 days to when the qualifying tournament will kick off.
Nigeria are drawn in Group B along with Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.