Nigeria and South Korea will face each other in the FIFA U20 World Cup quarterfinals, having previously competed against each other in the tournament.
The quarterfinal match of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina will feature Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and South Korea.
Both countries have a history of facing each other at the FIFA World Cup and are prepared for another intriguing match.
In the first round of the knockout stages, Nigeria defeated host country Argentina, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
On Wednesday night, the Flying Eagles won 2-0 against the hosts at San Juan with an impressive performance.
Ladan Bosso’s team put on an impressive defensive performance, and managed to score two goals in the second half thanks to Ibrahim Muhammad and Rilwanu Sarki.
South Korea qualified for the next round after winning a match against a South American team with a score of five goals.
South Korea vs Nigeria: Time of the match
Nigeria is set to face Korea in a highly anticipated match scheduled for Sunday, with kick-off time at 6:30 pm Nigerian time.
The upcoming match between the two well-known rivals is set to take place at the Estadio Unico Madre de Cuidades.
Where to watch the game
Nigerian viewers have the option to catch the game on SuperSport through DStv channel 203 and 206, GOTV Channels or stay updated with live coverage on Ejes Sports Nigeria’s Twitter and Facebook social media platforms.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeat Argentina in U20 World Cup
The World Football governing body, FIFA, is offering a complimentary stream for fans to relish in the exhilarating experience as the Flying Eagles pursue their first-ever title.
South Korea vs Nigeria U20 World Cup prediction.
Flying Eagles will defeat South Korea 2-1.
South Korea vs Nigeria U20 World Cup team news.
South Korea Under-20 head coach Kim Eun-joong has heaped praise on the preparedness of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles ahead of their upcoming quarterfinal clash in the ongoing tournament. In an interview with Soccernet.ng, Eun-joong expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure a positive result against Nigeria, who stunned the football community with a historic 2-0 victory over Argentina.
Having closely observed Nigeria’s U-20 team in action against Argentina, Eun-joong commended their thorough preparation and physical prowess across all positions. He emphasized the need for his team to thoroughly analyze the Nigerian side’s performance in order to devise an effective strategy for the upcoming match.
Eun-joong also appealed for support from the Asian community, highlighting the significance of South Korea being the only Asian representative left in the competition. He expressed his commitment to preparing diligently and approaching the match with a strong sense of responsibility and pride.
The highly anticipated quarterfinal match between Nigeria and South Korea is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero. The victor of this clash will earn a chance to progress to the next round and potentially face either Italy or Colombia in their quest for a spot in the tournament final.
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