Nigeria’s Flying Eagles crashed out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a humiliating 4–0 defeat to Argentina in the last 16 on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Argentina, eager to avenge their loss to Nigeria in the previous edition, made a blistering start to the contest at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos. Alejo Sarco struck just two minutes into the tie, finishing off a pass from...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup after earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia in their final Group F match on Sunday night, Afrosport reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side went into the game knowing a win or draw would be enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, and they showed plenty of...
Nigeria sealed a hard-fought 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia in their second Group F clash at the U-20 World Cup in Chile on Thursday night, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles suffered a 1-0 loss to Norway in their opening game and defeat at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca against Saud Arabia would have ended their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Aliyu Zubairu’s side looked sharper...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles fell 1-0 to Norway in their opening game at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile on Monday night, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles were undone by a first-half penalty from Norwegian defender Rasmus Holten, who sent goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt the wrong way in the ninth minute. Aliyu Zubairu’s side failed to create any meaningful chance in the opening period at the Estadio...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles wrapped up their U-20 World Cup preparations in style with a 3–1 victory over Australia in a closed-door friendly, Afrosport reports. Goals from Tahir Maigana, Achihi Oseer and Charles Agada ensured a confidence-boosting result for coach Aliyu Zubairu, who will be encouraged by the team’s sharpness in attack. The win followed their earlier 1-1 draw with tournament hosts Chile in Rancagua, where Ahmed...
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