U23 AFCON: US based Sunusi Ibrahim set to join Olympic Eagles camp

United States based striker Sunusi Ibrahim will arrive in Ibadan, the camp of the Nigeria U23 team on Thursday ahead of the second leg of the 2023 U23 African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania.

Tanzania forced Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Dar es Sallam last weekend canceling out the Dream Team first half lead in the 81st minute following a penalty.

The forward who plys his trade in the US Major Soccer League is expected to boost the attack of the Salisu Yusuf led team.

The 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) joint highest scorer missed the first leg 1-1 draw at Benjamin Mpaka Stadium due to club engagements.

The former highest goal scorer of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will touch down at Abuja by 7pm on Wednesday, and then fly to Ibadan by Thursday morning ahead of the second leg match against Tanzania U23 team.

The Dream Team VIII will host Tanzania next weekend in the reverse fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

The winner on aggregate will proceed to the next round of the Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying campaign to face the winner between Uganda and Guinea.

The Africa U23 Cup of Nations to be held in Morocco in November 2023, will determine Africa’s flag bearers at the Men’s Football Tournament of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.