By Akinwale Kasali
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria brightened its chances of qualifying for the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile with a 3-2 triumph over Saudi Arabia 3-2 in an eventful Group F encounter in Talca on Friday morning.
The victory puts the Flying Eagles on Three Points, aiming to earn another maximum point in their final Group match against Colombia.
Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament by converting in the 10th minute, but Saudis
were back on level terms in the 21st minute through Amar Alyuhaybi.
Undaunted, the seven-time African champions went in front again as Amos Ochoche scored with seven minutes left in the first period. The first half ended with Nigeria leading 2-1.
Six minutes into the second half, Saudi Arabia were again back on level terms, thanks to Talal Haji.
Nigeria secured victory with four minutes into added time when captain Daniel Bameyi converted from the penalty spot.
The victory means the two-time World Cup finalists will reach the Round of 16 if they get a result against Colombia on Monday.
Coach Aliyu Zubairu has stated that the Flying Eagles are battle ready to get the maximum point when they square up against their South American counterpart on Monday in their last Group match.
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