A fresh crisis has reportedly emerged in the DR Congo U23 camp after team captain Jules Ahoka refused to participate in training over an unresolved bonus dispute with the country's football federation.

The development comes barely 24 hours before the Congolese side's crucial first-leg encounter against Nigeria's Olympic Eagles in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign.

Both countries are scheduled to clash at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday, November 13, with the teams targeting a positive result ahead of the return fixture in Nigeria.

Ahoka's reported decision to boycott training has raised concerns within the DR Congo camp, as negotiations continue between the players and the football federation over the outstanding financial disagreement.

Efforts are reportedly underway to resolve the situation before the encounter against Nigeria, although it remains uncertain whether both parties will reach an agreement in time for the match.

The reported disagreement could become an unwanted distraction for head coach Guy Bukasa and his players as they prepare for one of their most important fixtures in the Olympic qualification campaign.

With a place in the next round at stake, DR Congo will be hoping to settle the dispute quickly and maintain focus ahead of their meeting with the Olympic Eagles.