U-23 AFCONQ: DR Congo Eliminate Mauritania, Set Up U-23 Eagles Showdown

Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports.

DR Congo secured their place in the second round after eliminating Mauritania 2-0 on aggregate in the opening round.

The Leopards suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg in Nouakchott before bouncing back with a 2-0 victory in the return fixture.

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Mabete and Candidat Mapendo scored for Guy Bukasa’s side to seal their progress.

DR Congo will host Nigeria in the first leg at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Monday, November 9, 2026.

The U-23 Eagles will welcome the Leopards for the return leg on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, with the venue yet to be announced.

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