U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles to face Colombia in friendly

On Tuesday, May 16, Colombia and Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will play a friendly match in Buenos Aires.

The goal of the friendly was to get the team ready for the Argentina-hosted FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2023.

According to reports, the Flying Eagles will play a local team in Argentina this week before the friendly match against the Colombians.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is also working on a proposal to engage Israel in another friendly before the start of the World Cup

Ladan Bosso’s side arrived Argentina for a 10-day camping programme on Sunday.

The West Africans will face five-time champions, Brazil, European giants, Italy and debutants Dominican Republic in Group D at the World Cup.

Argentina will host the 2023 World Cup from May 20 to June 11.

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