Rasmus Haaland junior was the hero as Norway recorded a 1-0 win against the Flying Eagles of Nigeria in 2025 u-20 FIFA World Cup opener.
Nigeria’s youth men’s national team known as the Flying Eagles suffered a 0-1 loss to Norway in their opening group game at the 2025 U-20 FIFA World Cup.
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The Flying Eagles qualified for the tournament following a bronze medal at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) earlier this year.
Norway beat Flying Eagles of Nigeria
The Flying Eagles were favorites going into the game against their European counterparts.
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Rasmus Haaland junior was the hero as Norway recorded a 1-0 win against the Flying Eagles of Nigeria in 2025 u-20 FIFA World Cup opener.
However, it was Norway that would score first to take the lead against the run of play.
In the ninth minute, Norway were awarded a penalty that was converted by Rasmus Holten.
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That was the only goal in the first half as Norway were able to hold on to the lead going to the halftime break.
In the second half, the Flying Eagles were unable to break the press by Norway with no attacking threat.
In the second half, the Flying Eagles were unable to break the press by Norway with no attacking threat.
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Rasmus Haaland junior was the hero as Norway recorded a 1-0 win against the Flying Eagles of Nigeria in 2025 u-20 FIFA World Cup opener.
Despite a late barrage by the Flying Eagles, Norway defended their advantage in the second half to secure three points to start the tournament.
The Flying Eagles in a group with Norway, Saudi Arabia and Colombia now have a challenge to make the knockout stage.
Following a loss to the European side, the Flying Eagles return to action when they take on Saudi Arabia in their next group game scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025.
