Talca, Chile | September 29, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will begin their quest for glory at the FIFA U-20 World Cup today with a Group F opener against Norway at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca.
Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 West Africa Time (17:00 local time).
The encounter marks Nigeria’s 14th appearance at the tournament, where the team has twice finished as runners-up, in 1989 and 2005. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu leads the squad, blending home-based players with talent from European clubs, as the team seeks a strong start to its campaign.
The Flying Eagles enter the competition with high expectations, aiming to build on their historic pedigree and challenge for a maiden title.
Norway, known for its disciplined approach and emerging young prospects, will look to spoil Nigeria’s ambitions in what promises to be a tightly contested opener under the Chilean night sky.
The result of the clash is expected to set the tone for both teams’ progression in the group stage of the global youth championship.
