Enyimba Winger, Anayo Iwuala has been handed first call as he replaces Sadiq Umar ahead of Nigeria's AFCON Qualifiers

Nigerian footballer, who plays for Enyimba FC, Anayo Iwuala has received a late invitation to the Super Eagles team. 

Nigeria set for the AFCON qualification fixtures against Benin Republic and Lesotho this month. 

It's been gathered that Anayo comes in as replacement for Sadiq Umar who has been ruled out of the matches.

It's first senior call up for Anayo, who has maintained an incredible for Enyimba FC this season. He has featured in 19 games, scoring two goals and assisting eight for the People's Elephant. 

Ahead of the Benin & Lesotho games, these players have pulled of the list; 

Samuel Kalu, Moses Simon and Sadiq Umar