DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 Live Streaming, Lineups & TV Channels Info

Match Overview & Facts

• Fixture: DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 (2027 U-23 AFCON Qualifiers, Second Round, First Leg)
• Date and Kick-off: Friday, November 13, 2026; 13:00 GMT / 3:00 PM CAT (Lubumbashi) / 2:00 PM WAT (Nigeria) / 6:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM EST
• Venue: TP Mazembe Stadium, Lubumbashi, DR Congo (behind closed doors)
• Prediction: DR Congo U23 1-1 Nigeria U23
• Broadcasters: Not confirmed

Global Official Broadcasters & Streaming Platforms: Where to Watch DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 Live

Unfortunately, no major television network or live stream platform has confirmed the broadcast of the DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 game. Since this is a qualifying round for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, none of the major sports networks has been named as a rights holder for the games.

The broadcast deals CAF has announced for 2026-27, with SuperSport, Canal+ and others, cover the senior AFCON 2027 qualifiers and finals, and none of them mention the U-23 competition.

CAF TV might stream the game on its YouTube channel, as it did for the qualifiers draw. Fans can head over to the official social media handles of CAF or the Congolese or Nigerian Football Federations for any updates related to DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 live streaming.

Anyone looking for where to watch DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 live will find the date, the venue, and the stakes in the previews from both countries, but nothing about TV or streaming. Treat any DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 live streaming link from an unofficial source with caution.

This is a two-legged second-round tie, decided on aggregate, and the winner moves into a third qualifying round in March 2027. Seven aggregate winners from that round will join hosts Egypt at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in November 2027, a tournament that also serves as Africa's route to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

The DR Congo U23 national football team, coached by Guy Bukasa, wants to do the bulk of the work at home before travelling to Nigeria. Three players are out injured, namely Faveurdi Bongeli, Messy Manitou and Yohan Mboko, while Oscar Kabwit (FC Lucerne) and Kevin Makoko (AS Vita Club) are among the names to watch.

The Nigeria U23 national football team arrive with a 23-man squad that includes Zadok Yohanna (Brighton), Chibuzor Nwoko (Fulham), Peter Edokpolor (Benfica) and John Otomewo (Reims).

Head coach Eric Chelle has handed the U23 side to his assistants Deniran Ortega and Bright Ozebagbe because the Super Eagles play Tanzania this week, and the team is expected to line up in a 4-3-3. Forward Sulaiman Sani has withdrawn through injury.

Final confirmed lineups are normally released about an hour before kick-off, so check the federations' official pages for the starting XIs.

DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 TV Telecast & Cable Details

For fans wanting to know about DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 live, no TV channel has been announced for DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23 in the DR Congo, Nigeria, India, the UK, or the US. Congolese broadcaster RTNC's squad story doesn't say whether it will show the match, and no announcement from a Nigerian broadcaster was found either.

With no supporters in the stadium, a TV or online feed would be the only way for fans to follow it live. If none is announced, score updates from CAF and the federations are the fallback.

DR Congo U23 vs Nigeria U23: Streaming Options & Free Trial

At the time of writing, no streaming platform has been named for this match, and no free trial has been advertised by any service in connection with it.

CAF TV on YouTube is the first place to look, since it is CAF's official channel. If CAF or either federation announces a live stream, expect it on their official YouTube or social channels, so follow those rather than third-party sites.