The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the second round of the ongoing 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
But the team finished third in the group and only progressed as one the best third-placed teams in the group stage.Ladan Bosso made two changes to the lineup that started the previous games against Gil Azurrini on Wednesday. Augustine Njoku got his first game of the tournament in place of Benjamin Fredrick, while Emmanuel Umeh came in for Ibrahim Muhammad.
However, Nigeria’s early control atrophied thereon, and the Brazilian grew more into the game. The South Americans’ domination culminated in two goals just before halftime.Jean Pedroso reacted quickest to a floating corner and headed the ball into the net past the faint touch of Kingsley Aniaboso’s arm.
After the break, Bosso opted for a triple substitution and sent on Rilwanu Sarki, Joshua John, and Tochukwu Nnadi for Salim Fago Lawal, Victor Lawal and Daniel Daga.
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