DR Congo to host Olympic Eagles behind closed doors in U-23 AF

The Democratic Republic of Congo will host Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles behind closed doors in the first leg of their second-round qualifier for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.

The match will take place at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday, November 13.

Reports say the decision to prevent spectators from attending the game is part of security measures introduced by the authorities to ensure safety around the stadium.

DR Congo will be hoping to secure a good result at home to give them an advantage ahead of the return leg.

The second leg is scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Tuesday, November 17.

The winner of the two-legged tie will face either Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone in the third qualifying round.

DR Congo will be hoping to secure a good result at home to give them an advantage ahead of the return leg.

The second leg is scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Tuesday, November 17.

The winner of the two-legged tie will face either Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone in the third qualifying round.