Flying Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi bagged a hat - trick as the national team defeated Hoffenheim Under 23s 5 - 2 in a scrimmage on Tuesday afternoon.<br /><br />Porto Under 19 striker Chidera Ezeh and Godwin Saviour helped themselves to one goal apiece in the friendly at the Hoffenheim sports ground.<br /><br />Dream Team VI target Kevin Akpoguma represents the Hoffenheim U23s but it is unclear at this point if he played against his compatriots today.<br /><br />Next up for the Flying Eagles is another tune - up game against Nurnberg U23s on Friday before their final friendly on German soil with Freiburg U23s on <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_1055690754"><span class="aQJ">May 19</span></span>.&nbsp; <br /><br />The Nigeria Football Federation will announce the 21 - player squad for the World Cup in New Zealand on or before Friday.<br /><br />