U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Beat Italy, Qualify For Round Of 16

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Beat Italy, Qualify For Round Of 16

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Wednesday lived up to the expectations by reaching the second round of the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina after two wins in two matches, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Nigerian side came face to face with Italy in Mendoza and emerged victorious by two goals to progress to the round of 16.

The game started with the young Azzuris dominating the possession as expected but the Flying Eagles kept it right especially at the back and wait for the counterattack

The first half ended in a stalemate as the Nigeria side grew into the game to stamp their authority.

In the second half, Flying Eagles put up a more impressive performance and it paid off in the 61st minute when Salim Fago Lawal flying header put the two times finalists ahead.

The Italians tried to come back into the game but found the Nigerian backline hard to crack as the game before Jude Sunday added the second in extra time.

The result means that Flying Eagles have qualified for the round of 16 of the competition.