Olympic qualifiers: Seven NPFL players in squad for DR Congo clash

Seven players from the Nigeria Premier Football League have been selected for Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles squad in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying match against DR Congo. These individuals were part of the 24 players who underwent a two-week training camp in Ikenne. The seven players named are Aderemi Adeoye, Atata Michael, Clinton Andy, Muiz Adeleke, Odinaka Alfred, Ochobi Elias, and Sugau Aliyu.

The remaining 17 players have been released to return to their respective clubs for upcoming league games. The Olympic Eagles will play the first leg of their qualifying double-header at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday, November 13. This match will be held behind closed doors due to security concerns. The return leg is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.

The team secured a 3-1 victory against Grassrunners FC in a friendly match on Friday. They are set to depart for DR Congo on Monday. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to face either Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone in the subsequent round. Reporter Peter, who has been covering sports for PUNCH for nearly two years, specializes in reporting combat sports, special features, and human-interest stories.

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