Nigeria force Colombia draw in dramatic six-goal thriller in U20 World Cup test

By Saheed Afolabi

Nigeria U20 side played out a dramatic 3-3 draw with the Colombia U20 side to wrap up a convincing camping routine on Friday.

The Flying Eagles came from behind to end the game in a stalemate by showing relentless and aiming for a good result in the encounter.

Nigeria defender, Abel Ogbwuche put the ball in his own net to hand over the lead to Colombia in the 20th minute.

Oscar Cortes added to Colombia tally in the 29th minute from the penalty spot. Five minutes into half time break, Jude Sunday reduced the goal deficit and gave the Flying Eagles a lifeline in the game.

Yaser Asprilla restored Colombia two goal advantage in the game in the 50th minute as Nigeria labour hard for a comeback in the game.

15 minutes later, Mohammed Beji cushioned the goal effect in the game for Nigeria as he found the back of the net to put the score line at 3-2.

The unpredictable Flying Eagles showed charisma to come back on level terms in the 78th minute through Emmanuel Umeh wonderful strike.

Nigeria will head to Mendoza to face the uphill task of qualifying from the group D.

The Flying Eagles will square up against Dominican Republic on May 21 at 7pm Nigeria time.