
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."
Sources: Soccernet