Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been called-up for what will be his international duty at senior level for Nigeria.
Coach Sunday Oliseh added the 19-year-old to his squad for their upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifying tie with Swaziland.
Iheanacho, who scored in City’s 5-1 defeat of Crystal Palace on Wednesday, is one of four Premier League based players selected alongside Odion Ighalo, John Obi Mikel and Alex Iwobi.
Manchester City youngster Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after scoring against Crystal Palace
Iheanacho breaks clear with the ball ahead of Eagles defender Martin Kelly at the Etihad Stadium
Oliseh said: ‘I initially called up 23 players but I am adding Kelechi Iheanacho to the list immediately. I have been following Kelechi’s progress at City.’
Nigeria travel to Swaziland on November 13 for the first leg of their second-round qualifying match, before hosting the return match four days later.
Iheanacho impressed during pre-season for City and has scored two goals in seven appearances in all competitions.
Last year, he trained with the 2014 African Nations Championship-bound Super Eagles before finalising his transfer to England.
The MVP of the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Cup can play as a striker or in midfield.
Elsewhere, US-based Obafemi Martins has been recalled after a three-year absence but there was no place for Victor Moses, who has shone at West Ham United while on loan from Chelsea.
Martins, now 31, has been on superb form for Seattle Sounders in the MLS, scoring 15 goals in the regular season.
The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United forward last played for Nigeria in November 2012 in a friendly against Venezuela.
Both Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and UAE-based striker Emmanuel Emenike, who have announced their retirement from international football, were not picked.
The first leg of the 2018 World Cup qualifier will be played on November 13 in Lobamba with the return leg in Port Harcourt four days later.
Nigeria squad to play Swaziland:
Goalkeepers: Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers/ENG), Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars), Dele Alampasu (Club Desportivo Feirense/POR)
Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira/POR), Kalu Orji (Enugu Rangers FC), Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco/FRA), Chima Akas (Sharks FC), Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz/GER), Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor/TUR), Efe Ambrose (Celtic/SCO), Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors)
Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio/ITA), Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars), John Mikel Obi (Chelsea/ENG), Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin/SLO), Wilfred Ndidi (KRC Genk/BEL), Sylvester Igbonu (FC Ufa/RUS)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow/RUS), Moses Simon (KAA Gent/BEL), Odion Ighalo (Watford/ENG), Ezekiel Bassey (Enyimba FC), Alex Iwobi (Arsenal/ENG); Obafemi Martins (Seattle Sounders/USA)
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