Head Coach of Nigeria’s U23 national team, Bright Ozebagbe, has expressed confidence in his players ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying encounter against DR Congo, insisting that the team will let their performance on the pitch do the talking.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Lubumbashi, DR Congo, Ozebagbe stressed that football is decided over 90 minutes and that playing at home or away does not necessarily determine the outcome of a match.
The Nigeria coach maintained that consistency across both legs would be crucial, noting that a team’s ability to perform well over the two encounters would ultimately determine who progresses to the next round.
Reacting to a question on what information he has gathered about the DR Congo U23 side, the Ikorodu City FC coach explained that his primary focus had been on preparing his players for the challenge rather than being distracted by the opposition.
The first leg encounter is scheduled to take place at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Fri
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day with Nigeria set to host the return leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.
