Nigeria’s success at the age-grade football tournaments cannot be underestimated, though the Flying Eagles are yet to win the U20 World Cup, the country had come close on two occasions. The last being a 2-1 loss in Netherland in 2005 to a Lionel inspired Argentine side. Though Nigeria’s last outing in Turkey was not too inspiring, bowing out in the second round, but as the tournament kicks off today, the Garba Manu tutored lads will be hoping to improve on Nigeria’s previous performances and probably lift the trophy for the first time in her 11th appearance to welcome the new government in power
Though the 2015 U20 World Cup formally kicks off today, Nigerian fans will have to wait till Monday to catch a glimpse of their team as they take on the second most successful team in the competition, Brazil, at the Stadium, Taranaki, New Plymouth, in what would no doubt be the Flying Eagles toughest group game and a decent result will put team in good stead to scale out of Group E, which also include Hungary and Korea Republic.
Source: Thisday
