Late Penalty Sends Nigeria's Flying Eagles Through to Round of 16 in Chile
Nigeria's Flying Eagles advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a 1-1 draw with Colombia. Captain Daniel Bameyi converted a late penalty in the 86th minute, confirmed by VAR, to secure the crucial point needed for qualification.
Nigeria finished third in Group F and will face Argentina in the next round. The match saw limited goal-scoring opportunities, with Nigeria struggling to establish dominance until the late penalty drama unfolded.
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