Nigeria’s U-20 team pulled off a major upset on Wednesday night, June 1, 2023, by defeating Argentina’s U-20 team 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The Flying Eagles, as Nigeria’s U-20 team is known, took the lead in the 61st minute through Ibrahim Muhammad. The lead was doubled in stoppage time thanks to a goal from Rilwanu Sarki.

Argentina had several chances to equalize, but they were unable to find the back of the net. The Flying Eagles held on for the win to set up a quarterfinal clash against either Korea Republic or Ecuador.

The win was a major upset, as Argentina was considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. However, Nigeria played a strong game and were able to get the result they needed to advance.

This is Nigeria’s second consecutive appearance in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. They last reached this stage in 2019, when they were eliminated by Ukraine.

The Flying Eagles are hoping to go one step further this time around and reach the semifinals of the tournament. They will need to play their best football if they want to achieve their goal.

Here are some of the key factors that contributed to Nigeria’s victory:

Strong defense: The Flying Eagles’ defense was outstanding throughout the game. They were able to keep Argentina’s attack at bay for most of the game, and they only conceded two goals from set pieces.
Clinical finishing: The Flying Eagles were clinical in front of goal. They took their chances when they came, and they were able to score two goals from two shots on target.
Team spirit: The Flying Eagles played with a lot of team spirit and determination. They never gave up, even when Argentina were putting them under pressure.

The Flying Eagles’ victory over Argentina is a major boost for Nigerian football. It shows that the country has a bright future in youth football. The Flying Eagles will now be looking to reach the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time since 2005.

Here are some of the players who stood out for Nigeria:

Ibrahim Muhammad: The striker scored the opening goal for Nigeria and was a constant threat throughout the game.
Rilwanu Sarki: The defender scored the winning goal for Nigeria in stoppage time and was solid at the back.
Ishaq Rafiu: The midfielder was excellent in the middle of the park and controlled the game for Nigeria..

Nigeria will now face either Korea Republic or Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The match will be played on Saturday, June 4. The Flying Eagles will be confident of reaching the semifinals, but they will need to be at their best to overcome their opponents.

Source: https://naijagisthub.com/2023/06/01/nigerias-u-20-team-defeat-host-argentina-to-advance-to-fifa-u-20-world-cup-quarterfinals/

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FTC dedicated to GCFR!!

Nigeria vs Brazil Final confirmed.👍

Seun, abeg tell your Mods to repent & start pushing Flying Eagles matches to FP.

I see Nigeria lifting that trophy.

This I have seen.

Cool

We returned the pains Messi and Di Maria had been giving us and theirs was more painful as it was in their backyard

Sweet victory

They should remain focused.

That's how they'll start making mouth now and then... enter scouts and they'll play rubbish and lose 3-0 against odds.

Revenge is best served cold. Argentina don too do us .

More wins guys ✌🇳🇬

That second goal, was everything

Stupid Argentina couldn't beat this upcoming Super Chickens..
Waste of slot....
People that would still be eliminated. 😏

The boys made a whole nation proud. Up Tinubu.

Space bookers just masturbating on this thread.. On top wetin na

Tell tilubu not to call dem before d march oOo ,if not dey will lu le yakata

ManWater:
Nigeria vs Brazil Final confirmed.👍

Seun, abeg tell your Mods to repent & start pushing Flying Eagles matches to FP.

This is what I was saying. Dem never play either Ecuador or Korea, you don dey aspire Brazil. We just never learn

Congratulations to them, that's very impressive

D boys r young and they've put in a lot of efforts training... Kudos to them and d coach

Congratulations

ussv:
Revenge is best served cold. Argentina don too do us .

You never revenge anything. Beating their junior team hasn't really been a problem for us. We beat them sometimes, they beat us other times. Beating their senior team is the only time we can actually claim revenge

Beating a home team isn't a child's play, congratulations flying eagles

Don't you want to answer land owner??
Don't miss this!!!

Bring the. Trophy home boys

ManWater:
Nigeria vs Brazil Final confirmed.👍

Seun, abeg tell your Mods to repent & start pushing Flying Eagles matches to FP.

The ting don tire me, Nairaland is where we received news first before any other place but now, after reading on many channels, na where nairaland go carry am.

Kidap share this thread since yesterday, na now e dey enter fp

Lalasticlala must come back as super mod

If you are an Arsenal or Chelsea Fan and also go about shouting EEEELLLLUPEEEEE inshort …..Obidient. You need a big hug right now. Things are not easy for you I know! But what are friends for?

Meanwhile OBI at the court today! 👇 He’s just wasting everybody time. I am wondering what this clueless man will tell the court that Atiku and Tinubu stole the mandate he never won.

nobody should congratulate or promise the boys anything abeg 🙏😁

You're doing well.
Keep it up.

na only jersey we get