By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Democratic Republic of Congo have started preparations for their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second-round qualifying tie against Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles, Prompt News Online.
The Congolese players reported to camp and underwent gym sessions on Sunday as they started their build-up to the important two-legged encounter.
Head coach Guy Bukasa’s side are expected to take to the training pitch on Monday for their first outdoor session as preparations gather momentum ahead of Friday’s opening leg.
Bukasa had earlier announced a 26-man squad for the qualifying fixture, although the team will be without Faveurdi Bongeli, Messy Manitu and Yohan Mboko, who have all been sidelined by injuries.
DR Congo will enjoy home advantage in the first leg, scheduled to take place at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday.
The Olympic Eagles will then welcome their Congolese counterparts to the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne for the return leg on Tuesday, November 17, with both sides seeking to advance to the next round of the qualifiers.
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