Olympic Eagles Land in DR Congo For 2027 U-23 AFCON Qualifier
Nigeria’s U-23 team, the Olympic Eagles, have arrived in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, ahead of Friday’s 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifier.
All 23 invited players are now in camp, and the team is preparing for the first leg of their qualifying tie against DR Congo, set for November 13 at Stade TP Mazembe.
Head coach Eric Chelle has picked a 23-man squad for the match, with eight players from the Nigerian league and 15 playing abroad.
The goalkeepers are Samuel James, Clinton Andy, and Michael Atata. The defenders are Christian Akpan, Victory Akpe, Vince Osuji, Emmanuel Godwin, Odinaka Alfred, Emmanuel Ochobi, and Aliu Sugau.
The midfielders are John Otomewo, Daniel Daga, Wilfred George, Chibuzor Nwoko, Aderemi Adeoye, Sadiq Saleh, and Victor Samuel.
The forwards include Peter Edokpolor, Prince Bawa Oche, Umar Abubakar, Zadok Yohanna, Abdullahi Umar, and Abdulmuiz Adeleke.
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Nasarawa United forward Prince Bawa Oche has been called up to replace the injured Sulaiman Sani, who plays for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.
After Friday’s match, the Olympic Eagles will host the return leg on Tuesday, November 17, at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State.
This qualifying tie is part of Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2027 U-23 AFCON in Egypt, where Africa’s teams for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will be decided.
The Olympic Eagles hope to secure a strong result in Lubumbashi before facing the Congolese team at home in the crucial second leg.
