Flying Eagles of Nigeria play 1-1 with Colombia in the final group game to face Argentina in the FIFA U20 World Cup round of 16.
Nigeria seven-time African champions, advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Chile early Monday thanks to a strong performance against Colombia.
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The Flying Eagles recorded a 1-1 draw against Colombia in their final group game of the tournament.
Nigeria 1-1 Colombia
The Flying Eagles lost their first game to Norway and bounced back with a 3-2 win against Saudi Arabia in their group game.
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Flying Eagles of Nigeria play 1-1 with Colombia in the final group game to face Argentina in the FIFA U20 World Cup round of 16.
Against Colombia, Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt kept the game tied at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca with crucial saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes.
Kener Gonzalez swept the ball in to give Colombia the lead in the 51st minute from an Neyser Villareal assist.
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Flying Eagles of Nigeria play 1-1 with Colombia in the final group game to face Argentina in the FIFA U20 World Cup round of 16.
With just four minutes remaining in regulation play, the two-time silver medallists were able to get an equaliser.
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Flying Eagles of Nigeria play 1-1 with Colombia in the final group game to face Argentina in the FIFA U20 World Cup round of 16.
After Maigana’s shot was handled in the box, captain Daniel Bameyi sent the goalkeeper the wrong way from the penalty spot.
The draw puts Nigeria and Argentina in a rematch of the quarterfinal matchup from the last championship, which Nigeria won 2-0 in San Juan,.
In the Round of 16, Norway will play Paraguay, while Colombia will play South Africa.
