Nigeria Qualifies for U-23 CAF Championship

Nigeriau23 team the Dream Team VI played out a goalless draw against the Red Devils of Congo today at Pointe Noire; having had a two goals to one lead over the Congolese, Nigeria qualified for the U23 CAF Championship in Senegal which will determine the representatives of Africa in the Rio de Janerio 2016 Olympics.

Dream Team VI coached by Samson Siasia played the game with great tactfulness, they held their ground in Pointe Noire against the Junior Red Devils who needed only a goal to sail through.
Nigeria now joins Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, Tunisia and Zambia had already qualified for the U23 CAF Championship alongside the Senegal. The winner between Mali and Gabon will be the last entrant for the tournament.

CongoU23 vs NigeriaU23

This is a mouth watering clash. Nigeria defeated the Congolese about weeks ago with slim margin of 2-1. This reverse fixture will determine who will progress to the qualification tournament in Senegal.

Match Details: NigeriaU23 (2) vs CongoU23 (1)

The first of the clash between NigeriaU23 and CongoU23 for the qualification to 2016 Olympics to be hosted by Rio de Janerio was played today at the Adokiye Amesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt Nigeria. A 40,000 capacity stadium filled to the brim by the fans of the NigeriaU23 team.

Samson Siasia Coach of NigeriaU23