Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have arrived in Santiago ahead of their Round of 16 clash with hosts and tournament favourites Argentina at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The team landed in Chile’s capital on Tuesday after advancing from Group F as one of the best third-placed sides.
Aliyu Zubairu’s men secured their qualification with a win, a draw, and a loss, showing resilience after early setbacks. They will face Argentina, who topped Group D with convincing victories over Cuba, Australia, and Italy.
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The fixture rekindles memories of Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Argentina in the 2023 edition, a result that stunned the hosts. The Flying Eagles will train at Estadio Nacional ahead of Wednesday’s encounter, which Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will officiate. For Nigeria, it’s another test of grit; for Argentina, a shot at redemption.
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