Nigeria Vs Colombia: Match Preview, Date, Where To Watch And Time Of FIFA U20 World Cup Showdown

Nigeria Vs Colombia: Match Preview, Date, Where To Watch And Time Of FIFA U20 World Cup Showdown 

By Niyi Busari 

 Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are set to take on Colombia in a decisive Group Stage fixture at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The high-stakes clash, scheduled for Monday, October 6, will determine qualification for the tournament’s knockout phase.

This final group match is crucial for both teams, with only a narrow margin separating the top three sides in the group.

Group Situation

Nigeria, who secured their place at the U-20 World Cup by finishing third at the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), bounced back from a narrow 1-0 loss to Norway in their opening match to defeat Saudi Arabia 3-2 in a dramatic second game — clinching victory through a late penalty.

Colombia, meanwhile, began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia before playing out a goalless draw with Norway in their second fixture.

Heading into the final round of group games, Norway and Colombia lead the table with four points each, while Nigeria sit in third with three points, making the upcoming match a must-win for the Flying Eagles if they are to ensure qualification.

Tournament Background

Nigeria, seven-time U-20 AFCON champions and two-time FIFA U-20 World Cup runners-up (1989 and 2005), entered the tournament among the pre-competition favourites. The match against Colombia offers a chance for the team to reaffirm their credentials on the global stage.

Colombia, a consistent force in youth football, will also be eyeing progression to the knockout stages with just a draw potentially enough to see them through.

Match Details

Fixture: Colombia vs Nigeria

Date: Monday, October 6, 2025

Kick-off Time: 12:00 AM (Nigerian time)

Broadcast: Live on SuperSport (DStv), StarTimes, Sporty TV, FIFA+, and beIN SPORTS