U-20 World Cup: Nigeria to face Italy, Brazil, Dominican Republic

Following the draw of the Under 20 World Cup competition held on Friday in Zurich, Switzerland, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be facing Italy, Brazil, and Dominican Republic in Group D of the competition.

The competition is scheduled from May 10 to June 11, 2023.

Nigeria qualified for the tournament after clinching bronze at the U-20 AFCON held earlier in the year.

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The Flying Eagles reached the finals of the competition in 1989 and 2005.

However, in 2005, Nigeria lost 2-1 to Argentina.

The host country Argentina plays against Uzbekistan, Guatemala, and New Zealand in Group A.

Also, Senegal will face Japan, Israel, and Colombia in Group C while the USA, Ecuador, Fiji, and Slovakia face Group B.

Uruguay, Iraq, England, and Tunisia are in Group E as France, Korean Republic, The Gambia, and Honduras meet in Group F.

Nigeria targets winning the competition to become the second African country after Ghana won the trophy.

Quadri Olaitan