The dream team earned qualification to the African U23 championship after defeating Congo 2-1 on aggregate. The Siasia-led team picked up a 2-1 away victory at home before holding Congo to a goalless draw today in Pointe Noire to secure qualification.

They now join the likes of Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, Tunisia, Zambia and hosts, Senegal who have all qualified.

The tournament will kick off in December with 8 participating teams and it would also serve as qualification for the 2016 Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.