The Flying Eagles at the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile and the Flamingos at the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco are two of Nigeria’s youth teams preparing for major international matchups this week. The Flying Eagles are preparing for a thrilling Round of 16 matchup against six-time champions Argentina on Wednesday night in Santiago, Chile, which rekindles one of the most exciting rivalries in world football, with both countries sharing a rich history at the youth and senior levelsTwo years ago, when the South Americans hosted the U20 tournament, Nigeria famously shocked Argentina 2-0 with goals from Ibrahim Muhammad and Haliru Sarki.
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