Democratic Republic of Congo’s U‑23 national team has unveiled a 26‑man squad for the second‑round qualifier of the 2027 Africa U‑23 Cup of Nations against Nigeria, according to head coach Guy Bukasa.
The squad contains nine players based abroad and 17 selected from clubs in the Congolese domestic league. Bukasa has kept the core of the side that secured a 2‑1 aggregate win over Mauritania in the previous qualifying round.
DR Congo will host Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles in the first leg at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday. The return leg is scheduled for Tuesday, 17 November, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.
The winner of the two‑legged tie will progress to the third qualifying round, where they will face either Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone.
With the squad announced, the Congolese side looks to build on its recent success and aim for a place in the final stages of the tournament.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
