Zadok Yohanna Ruled Out as Nigeria Aim to Overturn 2-0 Deficit Against DR Congo

Brighton winger Zadok Yohanna will miss Nigeria’s second-leg clash with DR Congo in the 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifiers after suffering an injury in the first leg. The 19-year-old was forced off during Friday’s match in Lubumbashi and has returned to England for assessment and treatment. Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles trail 2-0 and need a strong result to keep their qualification hopes alive. The winner of the tie will face either Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso in the final qualifying round. Egypt will host the 2027 tournament, which also serves as the qualifying competition for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

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