Nigeria U-23 to Depart for DR Congo on Tuesday for Olympic Qualifier
Nigeria’s U-23 team will travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday ahead of the first leg of their Olympic Games qualifying fixture against the Central African country.
The seven players selected from the domestic league are expected to join the team for the trip as preparations continue for the important encounter.
The first leg is scheduled for Friday, November 13, at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi, DR Congo.
The return leg will take place on Tuesday, November 17, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, with Nigeria hoping to secure a place in the next qualifying round.
The two-legged tie is an important step in Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The tournament will also serve as the qualifying competition for Africa’s representatives in the men’s football event at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States.
