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The Digest:

The Flying Eagles have arrived in Santiago for their FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16 match against tournament hosts and favorites Argentina, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch of their 2023 encounter.

Key Points:
  • Nigeria's Flying Eagles have arrived in Santiago, Chile, for their knockout match.
  • They face host nation Argentina in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.
  • Nigeria qualified as one of the best third-placed teams from Group F.
  • The team recorded one win, one draw, and one loss in the group stage.
  • This is a rematch of the 2023 Round of 16, which Nigeria won 2-0.
  • Argentina topped their group with three emphatic victories.
  • Coach Aliyu Zubairu stated his team is prepared for the "challenge."
This clash represents a classic tournament narrative: the resilient underdog facing the dominant host on their own soil.

Sources: Soccernet