Nigeria will face Italy for their second Group D fixture at the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Wednesday, with their sights set on qualifying for the round of 16.
A win for Italy or Nigeria would secure their qualification for the next round after winning their first round of matches on Sunday.
Although they are tied at three points after a game, Italy sit atop of Group D with a better goal difference after beating Brazil 3-2 while the Flying Eagles are second in the table after overcoming Dominican Republic 2-1.
What time is the match
The game will take place at the Stadium in Mendoza by 7pm (West African Time) on Wednesday, May 24.
How to watch/stream online
Italy U20 vs Nigeria U20 match will be streamed LIVE on FIFA Plus for free. Meanwhile, Afrosport will also be providing Live Text Commentary on our Facebook and Twitter platforms.
U20 World Cup Record
Italy’s best result at the FIFA U-20 World Cup was a third-place finish at the 2017 edition in South Korea while Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are two-time runners-up in 1985 and 2005.
Key Players to watch for
Tommaso Baldanzi (Italy): The 20-year-old midfielder plays for Empoli in the Italian Serie A where he scored four goals in 26 matches this season. His mesmerising play from the middle could be a threat for Ladan Bosso’s team.
Cesare Casadei (Italy): The Chelsea youngster was the hero in Italy’s opening game as his brace powered the Europeans to a 3-2 win against Brazil in Group D. Casadai spent the second-half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Reading where he returned a goal in 15 Championship games.
Victor Eletu (Nigeria): The AC Milan youth star came off the bench against the Dominican Republic in the 71st minute and his influence on the team can not be underestimated.
Abel Ogwuche (Nigeria): The Trelleborg centre-back is a commanding force in Bosso’s team and his fine defensive qualities could be crucial to neutralise the Italians’ attack.
