Nasarawa United forward Prince Bawa Oche has received a late call-up to the Nigeria U23 Eagles squad, replacing injured Sulaiman Sani of Saudi Arabian club Al-Qudsiah FC.

Sani will miss the national team's upcoming assignment after sustaining an injury that has ruled him out of the invitation extended by head coach Eric Chelle.

His club confirmed that the injury would prevent him from joining the U23 Eagles, prompting the technical crew to bring in Oche as his replacement.

The Nasarawa United forward will now have the opportunity to stake a claim in the squad as the team continues preparations for its forthcoming engagement.

Chelle announced a 23-man squad on Sunday, comprising eight home-based players and 15 foreign-based professionals, as the coach looks to blend locally based talents with players plying their trade abroad.

Oche's inclusion increases the representation of the domestic league in the squad, with the forward expected to make the most of the opportunity following Sani's withdrawal.

The Nigeria U23 Eagles contingent is scheduled to depart the country today as preparations intensify for the team's upcoming assignment.

The replacement is the latest adjustment to the squad ahead of the trip, with the coaching crew expected to continue working with the available players as the team targets a successful outing.