The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have touched down in Santiago, Chile, ahead of their Round of 16 clash with Argentina at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
The crucial encounter is set for Wednesday night at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Nigerian time.
Nigeria set for tough knockout battle
Nigeria secured their place in the knockout stages after a tense 1-1 draw with Colombia in Talca on Monday morning, a result that confirmed their advancement as one of the best third-placed teams.
Aliyu Zubairu’s boys played all three of their group-stage matches in Talca and will now face a sterner test against a dominant Argentine side in Santiago.
Familiar foes reunite
The fixture revives memories of the previous U-20 World Cup, where the Flying Eagles stunned hosts Argentina 2-0 in the Round of 16.
Zubairu’s men will aim to replicate that feat as they chase a quarter-final ticket and continue Nigeria’s quest for a maiden U-20 World Cup title.