Nigeria U23 players Zadok Yohanna, Chibuzo Nwoko, and Peter Edokpolor believe strongly that the Olympic Eagles will beat DR Congo. This win would help them take a big step towards qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The Nigerian team will play against DR Congo in Lubumbashi on Friday. This match is the first leg of their qualifying tie. A spot in the Olympic football tournament is at stake.
Even though they are playing away from home, the young Nigerians are sure they can bring back a good result before the second leg.
In a video shared by the Nigeria Football Federation, Brighton and Hove Albion forward Yohanna shared his strong belief with Nigerians. He said the Olympic Eagles will not just win in Lubumbashi, but they will also finish the job at home.
“Tomorrow, by God’s grace, we will win our game,” Yohanna said. “We would win both legs. I assure Nigerians that tomorrow, by God’s grace, we will beat DR Congo. We would beat them home and away. Keep us in prayers.”
Benfica forward Peter Edokpolor also expressed confidence in the team for the first leg. He assured fans that the players are focused on coming back to Nigeria with a win.
“I assure Nigerians that we are coming home with the victory,” Edokpolor declared.
Fulham midfielder Chibuzo Nwoko called on Nigerians to support the team. He knows the match will be tough in Lubumbashi.
“We are going to win tomorrow. Please come support us,” Nwoko said.
The Olympic Eagles understand that a strong performance away could give them an advantage before the return match. They are aiming for Nigeria’s first appearance in the men’s Olympic football tournament in 12 years.
Nigeria last played in the tournament during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. The team, led by Samson Siasia, won the bronze medal by beating Honduras 3-2 in the third-place match.
Since then, the country missed the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This makes the current qualification push very important for Nigeria, which has a proud history in Olympic football.
Winning against DR Congo would bring the Olympic Eagles closer to ending their absence and securing a spot in Los Angeles 2028.
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