2027 U-23 AFCONQ: DR Congo Lose Captain Ahoka Ahead Of Olympic Eagles Return Leg

The Democratic Republic of Congo will be without captain Jules Ahoka for the second leg of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second-round qualifying tie against Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles.

Ahoka picked up an injury during Friday’s first-leg encounter at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi.

The midfielder is now set to return to England for treatment at the request of his club, Sunderland.

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His absence comes as a major setback for the Congolese side, who must defend their two-goal advantage without their skipper when they travel to Nigeria.

Guy Bukasa’s men will be hoping to preserve their 2-0 lead and secure a place in the next qualifying round.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will also be without Zadok Yohanna and Daniel Daga for the crucial encounter.

By Adeboye Amosu

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