U20 World Cup Friendly: Flying Eagles Hold Colombia In Six-goal Thriller

U20 World Cup Friendly: Flying Eagles Hold Colombia In Six-goal Thriller

By Sampson Adedeji

Ahead of the U20 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria's Flying Eagles came from behind twice to play a 3-3 draw in their final warm-up game against their counterpart from Colombia BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Abel Ogwuche put the Colombians ahead earlier in the game through an own goal but Jude Sunday put Nigeria level later in the game.

Oscar Coartes restored the lead for the South American country before Yaser Asprilla made it 3-1 for them.

Two goals from Mohammed Ibeji and Emmanuel Umeh ensured that the game ended in a stalemate.

Flying Eagles will begin their campaign in the competition against the Dominican Republic before playing Italy and Brazil later in the group.