Argentina Vs Nigeria: Match Preview, Time, Prediction And Possible Line-up In FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16

Argentina Vs Nigeria: Match Preview, Time, Prediction And Possible Line-up In FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16 

By BSN Sports 

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for a high-stakes Round of 16 clash against tournament favorites Argentina at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with kick-off at 8:30 PM Nigerian time. The game will be broadcast live on DStv (SuperSport), StarTimes, Sporty TV, FIFA+, and beIN SPORTS.

Match Preview: Argentina vs Nigeria

Argentina have been one of the standout teams of the tournament so far, qualifying as Group D winners with a perfect record. The South American giants secured nine points from three matches, opening with a commanding 3-1 win over Cuba, followed by a 4-1 thrashing of Australia, and a narrow 1-0 victory over Italy to seal top spot.

Led by an exciting crop of young talents, Argentina head into the knockout stage full of confidence and unbeaten in Chile.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, meanwhile, booked their place in the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams after finishing Group B with four points.

The team started the tournament on the back foot with a 1-0 loss to Norway, but bounced back with a thrilling 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia, sealed by a late penalty. In their final group game, Nigeria held Colombia to a 1-1 draw, which proved enough to advance to the knockout stage.

The Flying Eagles qualified for the tournament after finishing third at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, and will now be aiming to upset the odds against the unbeaten Argentine side.

Flying Eagles Possible Line-up 

Harcourt, Ochoche, Okoro, Daga, Akinyele, Bameyi, Arierhi, Ayuma, Achihi, Salihu, Maigana.

Match Information

Fixture: Argentina U-20 vs Nigeria U-20

Competition: 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup (Round of 16)

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Time: 8:30 PM (Nigerian Time)

Venue: Chile

Where to Watch: DStv (SuperSport), StarTimes, Sporty TV, FIFA+, beIN SPORTS

Prediction:

Nigeria 2-1 Argentina