FIFA U-20: Flying Eagles thrash Argentina 2-0
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FIFA U-20: Flying Eagles thrash Argentina 2-0

Flying Eagles of Nigeria beat Argentina 2-0 to qualify for the quarter final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, on Wednesday.

The Flying Eagles ward off all odds to showcase talented skills instilled in them handler Lasan Bosso.

Nigerian boys were paired with the tournament host and sixth time record winner of this competition.

But no one favours them to achieve this fit.

But the Ladan Bosso-tutored side maintained defensive discipline throughout, keeping an excellent performance to beat the host 2-0.

Ibrahim Muhammed scored the first goal in 60th minute.

Haliru Sakhi capped the victory with a back-breaking second goal in the second minute of extra time.

This fit qualifies the Nigerian lads to move to quarter final stage of the tournament.

Nigeria will now meet the winner between Uruguay and Korea Republic in the quarter final.

 

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