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Nigeria’s U23 Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to DR Congo in the first leg of the CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
The Congolese side took control of the encounter with two first-half goals to secure a comfortable advantage ahead of the return leg.
Nigeria had opportunities to take the lead in the early stages but failed to convert their chances before DR Congo broke the deadlock in the 20th minute.
The hosts doubled their advantage in the 40th minute through a well-taken free kick to head into the half-time break with a two-goal cushion.
Nigeria were forced into an early substitution in the 30th minute after Zadok sustained an injury, with his replacement coming on to continue the contest.
Despite creating some opportunities after the restart, the Olympic Eagles were unable to find the back of the net as DR Congo held on to their two-goal advantage until the final whistle.
The result leaves Nigeria with a two-goal deficit to overturn in the second leg as they seek to keep their qualification hopes alive.
