Flying Eagles of Nigeria booked their spot in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia in Talca on Monday morning,
It was a game that tested the tactical discipline of Aliyu Zubairu's boys, who needed at least a point to secure qualification.
Despite falling behind early in the second half, the team showed composure to fight back thanks to a late Daniel Bameyi penalty that secured their ticket as one of the best third-placed teams in the group.
