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U20 World Cup: Nigeria Advances To Round Of 16, To Face Argentina

Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face Argentina in the round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA Under 20 World Cup in Chile.

The Flying Eagles booked their place in the round of 16 after playing a hard fought draw with Columbia in their final group game in the early hours of today.

Nigeria went behind in the game in the 51st minute before Daniel Bameyi equalised from the spot to make it 1-1 in 86th minute to force a draw.

They finished in third place in the group, but it was enough for them to qualify for the round of 16 as one of the best third placed teams.

The Flying Eagles face Argentina on October 8.

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