{
  "id": 20086822,
  "title": "Injured Yohanna backs Olympic Eagles to overturn Congo deficit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/injured-yohanna-backs-olympic-eagles-to-overturn-congo-deficit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T01:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/injured-yohanna-backs-olympic-eagles-to-overturn-congo-deficit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton and Hove Albion's winger, Zadok Yohanna, has expressed confidence in Nigeria's Olympic Eagles to reverse their 2-0 first-leg deficit against DR Congo in the CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Despite being expected to miss the return leg due to injury, Yohanna is optimistic about his team's chances, given their talent. The match against DR Congo will be held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Tuesday, November 17.\n\nYohanna, who made his international debut for Nigeria in the initial match against DR Congo, was forced off the pitch in the first half due to an injury. He did not participate in the team's recovery session on Saturday and is set to fly from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to England for further medical evaluation by Brighton, which will conclude his involvement with the Olympic Eagles.\n\nThe summer transfer has missed the Seagulls' last nine Premier League matches before the international window. Yohanna acknowledged the significance of his debut, crediting God for the proud moment he experienced. He also explained his past reluctance to play for Nigeria, citing injuries as the reason for his absence, even though he had received invitations to the Super Eagles for other tournaments.",
  "summary": "Injured Brighton winger Zadok Yohanna has backed Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles to overturn their 2-0 first-leg deficit against DR Congo in the U-23 AFCON qualif Read More: https://punchng.com/injured-yohanna-backs-olympic-eagles-to-overturn-congo-deficit/",
  "key_points": [
    "Zadok Yohanna confident Nigeria can overcome 2-0 deficit",
    "Yohanna injured, missed return leg qualifier against DR Congo",
    "Match against DR Congo at Remo Stars Stadium on November 17"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Yohanna's injury-forced departure leaves the Olympic Eagles without a recent debutant as they face the difficult task of overcoming a two-goal deficit in their upcoming qualifying match.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}