U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles to face tough opponents

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been paired in a tough Group D with Brazil, Italy and Dominican Republic for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The Young Selecao of Brazil are five-time winners of the competition.

Italy, who have never won the competition will be a tough nut to crack for the Flying Eagles.

Dominican Republic are making their maiden appearance in the competition.

The Flying Eagles came third at
the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt.

The West Africans have been finalists twice in 1989 and 2005.

African champions Senegal are in Group C with Japan, Israel and Colombia.

The Young Scorpions of Gambia will compete in Group F with France, Korea Republic and Honduras.

The other African representatives, Tunisia are drawn in Group E with Uruguay, Iraq and England.

The tournament will take place in Argentina between May 20 and June 11.

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