Nigeria Flying Eagles Advance to Round of 16 After Draw with Colombia at U-20 World Cup

Nigeria's U-20 Flying Eagles secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA World Cup after drawing with Colombia. The match saw early chances for both sides, with Colombia taking the lead through Kener Gonzalez before Nigeria's Captain Daniel Bameyi equalized in the 86th minute.

The result ensured Nigeria finished as one of the best third-placed teams and will now face Argentina in the knockout stage. The game was marked by key saves from Nigerian goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt and a disallowed goal for Colombia's Oscar Perea.

The encounter ended with a penalty awarded to Nigeria for a handball in the box, converted by Bameyi. The Flying Eagles will play their next match at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago.