Brighton winger Zadok Yohanna will miss Nigeria’s second-leg encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second qualifying round of the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations due to injury.
The 19-year-old was forced off during the first leg at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday after picking up an injury.
Zadok has since returned to England for further medical assessment and treatment, ruling him out of the return fixture.
The Olympic Eagles face an uphill task as they look to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to keep their qualification hopes alive.
The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to the final qualifying round, where they will face either Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso.
Egypt will host the 2027 U-23 AFCON, which will also serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
