FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles eye redemption against Saudi Arabia

After a narrow and frustrating defeat to Norway in their opening group match, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are determined to bounce back with a win against Saudi Arabia on Matchday 2 of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.

Despite dominating possession and creating multiple scoring chances, the seven-time African champions were unable to find the net, with two penalty appeals denied by the referee.

The loss leaves them needing a victory to stay on course for a spot in the Round of 16, ahead of their final group clash with Colombia.

Head Coach Aliyu Zubair remains optimistic, confident that his players have moved past the disappointment and are fully focused on securing three points. With all key players available, Zubair is expected to stick with his preferred 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing attacking play and ball control.

However, caution will be key for Israel Ayuma, Daniel Daga, and Charles Agada, who are all on yellow cards and risk suspension for the crucial Colombia match.