On Saturday night in La Plata, Argentina, Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, fell to Brazil 2-0 in their last group match of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
On the basis of goal differential, Ladan Bosso’s team slid to third place in the group.
Brazil improved to a 5-1 win-loss record against the West Africans.
The Flying Eagles got the game off in fine fashion by confidently throwing the ball around.
In the eighth minute, Jude Sunday almost put the game on the board with a beautiful volley that struck the crossbar.
Jean Pedroso gave Brazil the advantage in the 43rd minute.
When Marquinhos shot past Chijioke Aniagboso in first-half stoppage time, the Flying Eagles were taken off guard.
After the interval, Brazil had complete control of the match but was unable to extend its advantage.
With 15 minutes remaining, substitute Haliru Sarki twice came close to cutting the lead, but Brazil goalkeeper Mycael deflected each shot against the woodwork.
After five minutes, Mycael also rejected Sarki.
Following the conclusion of the group stage matches on Sunday, the Flying Eagles will be aware of their Round of 16 opponent.
