2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles Arrive In Lubumbashi Ahead Of DR Congo Clash

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have arrived in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, ahead of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second round qualifying first-leg encounter.

All 23 invited players are now in camp as the team intensifies preparations for the crucial fixture.

The squad comprises seven players from the domestic league and 16 foreign-based professionals.

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Assistant coach Deniran Ortega will take charge of the team for both legs of the encounter, with head coach Éric Chelle currently occupied with the Super Eagles.

The first leg is scheduled to take place at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday.

Nigeria will host the return fixture at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne next week Tuesday.

The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to the final qualifying round, where they will face either Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso in March 2027.

By Adeboye Amosu

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