The Flying Eagles are staring down a pivotal moment at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. After a frustrating opening-day defeat, Aliyu Zubairu’s side will be desperate to bounce back when they face Saudi Arabia in their second Group F clash on Thursday.
Nigeria began their campaign with a 1–0 loss to Norway, conceding early through a VAR-awarded penalty before dominating large spells of the game without finding a breakthrough. Despite the setback, their performance showed flashes of the quality and grit that have made Nigeria one of the tournament’s most consistent participants.
