In their opening match of the 2025 U-20 FIFA World Cup in Chile, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Norway.
The decisive moment came early, as Rasmus Holten converted a penalty in the ninth minute, securing the victory for the Norwegian side.
Despite the setback, the Flying Eagles showed resilience and pressed forward, only to be denied two penalty appeals in the second half.
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Looking ahead, Nigeria will face Saudi Arabia on Thursday night (early Friday morning Nigerian time), aiming to bounce back.
The final group stage match pits them against Colombia, with hopes high to advance beyond the group phase.
