The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set to face tournament favourites Argentina in a highly anticipated Round of 16 clash at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with kick-off at 8:30 PM (Nigerian time). It will be broadcast live on DStv (SuperSport), StarTimes, Sporty TV, FIFA+, and beIN SPORTS.
Match Preview: Argentina vs Nigeria
Argentina have been one of the most dominant teams of the tournament, qualifying as Group D winners with a perfect record. The South American giants secured nine points from three matches, defeating Cuba 3–1, thrashing Australia 4–1, and edging Italy 1–0 to top their group.
Led by an exciting generation of young talents, Argentina head into the knockout stage unbeaten and brimming with confidence.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, meanwhile, advanced to the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams after finishing Group B with four points. The team began their campaign with a 1–0 loss to Norway but bounced back with a thrilling 3–2 win over Saudi Arabia, before holding Colombia to a 1–1 draw in their final group match.
The Flying Eagles, who qualified for the tournament after finishing third at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, will be looking to defy the odds and book a place in the quarterfinals against the unbeaten Argentine side.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Argentina U-20 vs Nigeria U-20
- Competition: 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup (Round of 16)
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM (Nigerian Time)
- Venue: Chile
- Broadcast: DStv (SuperSport), StarTimes, Sporty TV, FIFA+, beIN SPORTS
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