FLYING EAGLES SEEK REDEMPTION AGAINST SAUDI ARABIA IN FIFA UNDER 20 WORLD CUP

‎Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be desperate to reignite their FIFA U-20
World Cup campaign when they take on Saudi Arabia in their second
Group F clash in Chile on Friday morning.
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‎The seven-time African champions slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat
against Norway in their opening fixture on Monday, despite enjoying long
spells of dominance and creating a number of clear opportunities.
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‎On two occasions, their strong appeals for penalties were dismissed by
the referee, leaving the players and technical crew frustrated at what
might have been.
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‎The result was a bitter pill for Coach Aliyu Zubair’s side, who had
entered the tournament with high expectations.
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‎Nigeria, a two-time finalist at this level, most recently in 2005, had
targeted a winning start to ease their path into the knockout rounds.
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‎Instead, they now find themselves in a must-win situation against the
Saudis, knowing that defeat would leave their qualification hopes
hanging by a thread ahead of Sunday’s decisive encounter with
Colombia.
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‎Victory, however, would change the complexion of the group entirely,
placing the Flying Eagles in a favourable position to advance to the
Round of 16, a stage they have reached in their last three appearances
at the competition.