Nigeria’s Flying Eagles held Colombia to a 1-1 draw of their final group recreation on the 2025 FIFA U-20 World in Talca on Monday morning.
Aliyu Zubairu’s aspect earned a berth within the Spherical of 16 following the outcome.
The Flying Eagles had the primary actual probability of the sport with Molde midfielder, Daniel Daga hitting the crossbar after simply three minutes.
They, nonetheless, have younger goalkeeper, Ebenezer Harcourt to thank for making a lot of key saves afterwards.
Colombia’s talisman Oscar Perea had a objective dominated out for offside within the twenty first minute.
The South Individuals took the lead by way of Kener Gonzalez six minutes after the break.
Sani Suleiman, and Tana Maigana then hit the woodwork for Nigeria.
The Flying Eagles had been awarded a penalty 5 minutes from time after a Colombian defender dealt with the ball contained in the field.
Captain, Daniel Bameyi transformed from the spot for the second straight recreation at hand the seven-time African champions a degree within the recreation.
Nigeria completed as probably the greatest third-placed nations, and can confront Argentina within the Spherical of 16 on Wednesday.
The encounter will maintain on the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago.
It would Kickoff at 8.30pm Nigerian time.
