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Following a stunning 2-0 win over the host nation, Argentina, on Thursday night, the Nigerian Flying Eagles have guaranteed their place in the quarterfinal round of the 2018 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Flying Eagles defeated Argentina in San Juan stadium in the second half to go to the round of eight in impressive fashion.
Team news
With six points from three games four goals scored and three goals allowed. Nigeria, the third-placed team with the highest ranking, advanced to the knockout round.
In the group stage, South Korea came in second place behind Gambia after scoring four goals, giving up three, and dropping one match.
For a spot in the championship, the winner of the contest between Nigeria and South Korea will meet the winner of the contest against Colombia and Italy. By coincidence, neither team has ever won this trophy, yet both have lost in final games.
U20 Nigeria possible IX
Gk: Chijioke Kingsley Aniagboso
Defenders: Abel Ogwuche, Daniel Bameyi, Solomon Chinonso Agbalaka, Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick
Midfielders: Salim Fago Lawal, Tochukwu Nadi, Daniel Daga, Samson Adeniran Lawal
Forwards: Ibrahim Beji Muhammad, Jude Sunday
Italy vs. Nigeria U20 FIFA World Cup: Why will the Flying Eagles defeat Italy?
Venue, Kickoff time and date
Sunday’s match between Nigeria and Korea is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Nigerian time.
The clash between the two well-known rivals will take place at Estadio Unico Madre de Cuidades.
