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Flying Eagles defeat Australia in final warm-up ahead of FIFA U-20 World Cup

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Flying Eagles defeat Australia in final warm-up ahead of FIFA U-20 World Cup

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team rounded off their preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup with an impressive 3-1 victory over Australia in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

Goals from Tahir Maigana, Achihi Oseer, and Charles Agada secured the win.

Coach Aliyu Zubairu’s side displayed attacking depth, tactical balance, and sharpness ahead of the global tournament.

The result provides a confidence boost for the seven-time African champions as they fine-tune their strategies for the competition.

The Flying Eagles will kick off their World Cup campaign against Norway on 29 September 2025 (11 pm Nigeria Time).

They will also face Saudi Arabia on 3 October 2025 (12 am Nigeria Time).

Flying Eagles will conclude the group stage against Colombia on 6 October 2025 (12am Nigeria Time).

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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