The Olympic Eagles defeated Grassrunners Academy 3-1 in a test game ahead of the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifier against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday.
Abdulmuiz Adeleke, who featured for the Flying Eagles at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship headed the Olympic Eagles in front in the first half.
Substitute Habila Simeon doubled Éric Chelle’s side’s lead on the hour mark.
Eventus Itowo made it 3-0 courtesy of a long-range shot.
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It would be recalled that the Olympic Eagles were held to a 0-0 draw by Nigeria National League, NNL, side Remo Stars in their first test game.
DR Congo will host Nigeria in the first leg at the TP Mazembe Stadium, Lubumbashi on Friday, November 13.
The reverse fixture will hold at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne four days later.
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