2023 U-20 W/Cup: Flying Eagles beat Italy 2-0 to reach Round of 16

Date:

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeated Italy 2-0 in their second Group D game at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina on Wednesday.

The win means the Flying Eagles progress into the round of 16 with a game to spare.

Second half goals from Salim Fago and Jude Sunday made it back-to-back wins for Ladan Bosso-led side who pipped Dominican Republic 2-2 in their opening game.

They will end their group stage campaign against Brazil on Saturday, May 27.

After a tight first half, the Flying Eagles opened the scoring against Italy thanks to a header by Fago.

In the 95th minute Sunday the made sure of the three points by getting the second goal for the Nigerians.

The team had a scare in the 37th minute after VAR check for possible handball which was eventually waved off.

Meanwhile, Group B’s other game would see Brazil take on Dominican Republic later on Wednesday.

Facebook Comments Box

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Subscribe

Latest

More like this
Related

TCN Announces Temporary Power Outage in Parts of Ibadan

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a temporary...

Army troops kill 50 ISWAP terrorists in Yobe

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation...

ADC Chieftain Claims Life Threat, Regrets Role in Party Crisis

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Nafiu Bala,...

Governors React To Speculation Over PGF Leadership Change

The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) of the All Progressives...

FG Summons South African Envoy Over Xenophobic Attacks

The Federal Government has summoned the acting High Commissioner...

FG Begins Evacuation Plans for Nigerians Amid Renewed South Africa Tensions

The Federal Government has begun arrangements to evacuate Nigerians...

US to Revoke Passports of Parents Owing Child Support

The United States Department of State has announced plans...