Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, known as the Flying Eagles, achieved a remarkable 3-1 victory against Australia in a friendly match held at the Complejo Deportivo Ruca Mapu in Santiago.
Goals from Tahir Maigana, Achichi Oseer, and Charles Agada ensured the triumph for the seven-time African champions, who are currently refining their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
This outcome follows closely after the Flying Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by the host nation, Chile, in their initial test match last Saturday.
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Head coach Aliyu Zubairu conveyed his contentment with the team’s performance, emphasizing that they are steadily gaining momentum and confidence as the tournament approaches.
Nigeria is set to commence its campaign against Norway on Monday of next week, followed by matches against Colombia and Saudi Arabia in the group stage.
The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup is scheduled to officially commence in Chile on Saturday, with Nigeria aiming to make a significant impact in the tournament and contend for their first-ever global title at this level.
