Brighton’s Yohanna makes Chelle’s 23-man list for DR Congo clash

Brighton forward Zadok Yohanna and Molde FC midfielder Daniel Daga have been named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the 2028 Olympic Games football qualifiers against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Head coach Èric Chelle included the duo among the foreign-based players selected for the two-legged second-round qualifying tie as the Olympic Eagles seek a place at next year’s U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

The tournament will also determine Africa’s representatives at the men’s football event of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Goalkeeper Michael Atata, who has received several invitations to the senior national team, is also included alongside SJK FC’s Samuel James a...