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Drawn into Group B of the competition, the Flying Eagles are to face five-time champions Brazil, 2017 bronze-medalists Italy, and debutants Dominican Republic.
With the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup underway, Nigeria's Flying Eagles will hope that can get the ground running, as soon as possible.
Drawn into Group B of the competition, the Flying Eagles are to face five-time champions Brazil, 2017 bronze-medalists Italy, and debutants Dominican Republic.
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20:30 - 19.05.2023
FIFA U-20 World Cup Time and where to watch Nigeria's Flying Eagles face Dominican Republic
Read to find out when and where the Flying Eagles will take on the Dominican Republic at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Flying Eagles schedule
- Sunday, 21 May 2023 (7 pm): Nigeria vs Dominican Republic - Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
- Wednesday, 24 May 2023 (7 pm): Italy vs Nigeria - Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
- Saturday, 27 May 2023 (7 pm): Brazil vs Nigeria - Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata
Players to watch out for
1. Victor Eletu
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Arguably the most exciting star in the constellation of the Flying Eagles, this AC Milan central midfielder would be looking to continue his outstanding season, while lining up for Nigeria.
Eletu, who signed his first professional contract with the Italian powerhouses in December 2022, has been a dependable member of Milan U-19 team this season, playing 31 league games and six UEFA Youth League matches as Milan advanced to the semifinals.
His keen sense of the game, and the ability to disrupt play, would be a handy tool for Ladan Bosso's side in Argentina.
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13:47 - 17.05.2023
What next for Flying Eagles after 3-3 pre-U20 World Cup draw with Colombia?
The Flying Eagles are drawn into Group D of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup alongside Brazil, Italy, and Dominican Republic.
2. Abel Ogwuche
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Trelleborgs FF defender Ogwuche, has, since joining the Swedish side, been a delight to watch in the European nation's second division. Little wonder his immense impact for the Flying Eagles at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The Trelleborgs man was a light upon a hill into the U-20 AFCON quarter-final against Uganda, as he kept their East Africans' frontline quiet with a player-of-the-match performance as Nigeria ran out 1-0 winners.
Ogwuche also bagged himself two clean sheets from three games including a display against Uganda the Flying Eagles' Group D opponents would hope is not repeated in Argentina.
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14:13 - 17.05.2023
'I am happy' - Ladan Bosso says ahead of Flying Eagles' U-20 World Cup opener on Sunday
Nigeria's U-20 side rallied from two goals down to hold Colombia to a 3-3 draw in the friendly in Tristan Suarez.
3. Solomon Agbalaka
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Agbalaka will be a familiar name when the Flying Eagles step out onto the pitch in Argentina.
The left back put up impressive displays at the U-20 AFCON that saw him win two man-of-the-match awards, and get named in the team of the tournament.
Beyond defending, the talented full-back who plays for Broad City in Nigeria, could be a treat for in attack for the Flying Eagles considering his towering header of a goal that gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Egypt in the group stages.
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