Zadok Yohanna Ruled Out of Olympic Eagles’ Return Leg Against DR Congo

According to a report from Daily Post Nigeria, on Sunday November 15, 2026, Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will be without winger Zadok Yohanna when they face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second leg of their 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie.

Yohanna sustained an injury during the opening match at TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi and had to leave the pitch. The 19-year-old has returned to England for further medical assessment and treatment, ruling him out of the decisive encounter.

His absence is a setback for Nigeria as they attempt to recover from a 2-0 first-leg defeat.

The Olympic Eagles must overturn that deficit in the return match to keep their hopes of reaching the tournament alive. A two-goal victory would level the aggregate score, while a larger winning margin would secure progress.

If Nigeria advances, its opponent in the final qualifying round will be either Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso. The two teams are competing in the other tie for a place in the next stage.

Egypt is scheduled to host the 2027 U-23 AFCON. The tournament also forms part of the qualification process for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, making the second leg particularly important for Nigeria’s ambitions.

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