Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is one of three Premier League players named in Nigeria's squad to face Egypt in two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month.
Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has also picked West Ham's Victor Moses and Arsenal's Alex Iwobi in a 20-man group.
Siasia is in temporary charge followingSunday Oliseh's resignation.
The Super Eagles play Group G rivals Egypt on 25 March in Kaduna and in Alexandria on 29 March.
Nigeria are two points behind leaders Egypt after two rounds of matches with only group winners guaranteed automatic qualification to the tournament in Gabon.
Man City's Iheanacho, who made his debut against Swaziland, has been rewarded with a recall following his nine goals in 24 appearances for his English club this season.
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