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Nigeria's Olympic Eagles to Face Tough Opponents in U-23 AFCON Qualifiers Second Round

Nigeria's Olympic Eagles to Face Tough Opponents in U-23 AFCON Qualifiers Second Round

Nigeria's Olympic Eagles will face either Mauritania or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after receiving a bye into the stage.

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Nigeria's Olympic Eagles will face either Mauritania or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after receiving a bye into the stage, setting them up for a tough opponent ahead. The team is now looking to advance further and qualify for the continental tournament.

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