Yohanna and Daga Named in Nigeria’s U-23 Squad for DR Congo Qualifier

Nigeria’s U-23 football team, also known as the Dream Team, have named Brighton & Hove Albion forward Zadok Yohanna and Molde FC midfielder Daniel Daga in their 23-man squad for the upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to Punch Newspapers, this home-and-away battle is set to take place later this month. Coach Èric Chelle has also included goalkeeper Michael Atata and exciting junior international Abdulmuiz Adeleke in the team list. This development comes as Nigeria aims to secure a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles (LA) Games. The U-23 AFCON serves as a qualifying tournament for the LA Games. It is worth noting that the exact dates for the qualifier and the LA Games have not been announced yet. This news is significant for Nigerian football fans as it promises exciting matches in the coming weeks.