Ugandan referee Duula Joshua will lead the officiating team for Nigeria’s first match against DR Congo in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. This first leg will take place in Lubumbashi on November 13. The Confederation of African Football has appointed the match officials for this game.
Joshua will have support from fellow Ugandans Brianson Musisi and Katerega Ashiraf. William Oloya will be the fourth official for the match.
Jean Marie Koyakobo from the Central African Republic is the match commissioner. His compatriot, Letokouzou, will act as the referee assessor.
The match will occur at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi. The second leg will follow on November 17 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.
The Olympic Eagles have a bye in the first qualifying round. They are looking to defeat DR Congo to secure a spot in next year’s U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. This tournament will decide Africa’s teams for the men’s football event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
DR Congo made it to this round after beating Mauritania in a two-legged match.
Nigeria will keep preparing for this important match with a friendly against Grassrunners FC. This match is set for Friday, November 6.
Kick-off will be at 3 pm at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. This game will give the Olympic Eagles a chance to refine their skills ahead of the two-legged encounter.
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