THE Flying Eagles have qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023.
The Nigerians defeated their Italian counterparts 2-0 on Wednesday, courtesy of Salim Fago Lawal’s diving header and Jude Sunday’s last-gasp finish.
The Flying Eagles qualified on six points after two games apiece in Group D.
Both sides had chances in the first half, with Tommaso Baldanzi testing the hands of Kingsley Aniagboso. The first goal arrived just after the hour.