Video: Flying Eagles land in Mendoza ahead of World Cup opener against Dominican Republic
Published: May 18, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have landed in Mendoza, Argentina, the venue of their first two group stage games at the 2023 Fifa U20 World Cup.
As revealed by the Nigerian Football Federation's social media handle, the Flying Eagles arrived at Mendoza after a 10-day training camp in Buenos Aires.
Ladan Bosso's boys have played two friendly games on Argentinian soil in preparation for the Fifa World Cup.
They defeated the reserves of Almirante Brown 3-2 last week Friday before settling for a 3-3 draw against Colombia on Tuesday.
The Flying Eagles have their work cut out having been grouped alongside five-time winners, Brazil, Italy and debutant Dominican Republic.
Nigeria start their campaign at the World Cup against Dominican Republic on Sunday, May 21, and then face the Italians three days later, before rounding off the group stage against Brazil on May 27.
They face Dominican Republic and Italy at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, while Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata is the venue for the meeting with Brazil.
Nigeria will be featuring in the competition for the 13th time and have been runners-up on two occasions, 1989 and 2005.
Ladan Bosso and his boys will be hoping to make history by winning the competition at the 13th time of trying.
Abdulkareem Abdulhamid
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- 'It is a big match for both teams' - Flying Eagles coach Zubairu on winner-takes-all battle v Senegal
- 'A clash of football DNA' - Senegal coach on blockbuster U20 Afcon showdown against Flying Eagles
- Red-hot Musa hits 19: Man Utd youth team striker ends season in style against Sunderland
- 'It will be the best transfer after Osimhen' - Expert urges Galatasaray to sign Man City star
- 'It does help' - Rangers starlet namechecks Leon Balogun for key mentorship role at Ibrox
- 17yo eligible for Nigeria, Ghana, two other countries trains with Arsenal first team pre-Liverpool
- 'I was never informed of any clause' - Valencia coach explains why Sadiq was an unused sub v Getafe
- Aribo, Ugochukwu help Southampton avoid worst team tag in PL history as Man City held
- Crystal Palace loanee on NFF's radar wins EFL League Two Golden Glove award
- Clash of titans: How Flying Eagles coach Zubairu can outsmart Senegal to secure Fifa U20 World Cup spot


- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- F168
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88