Nigeria vs Argentina ended in favour of Nigeria Flying Eagles who have knocked the hosts out of the FIFA U20 World Cup.
Despite reaching the Round of 16 as one of the best losers, the Flying Eagles produced an incredible win over Argentina.
Ibrahim Muhammad broke the deadlock in the 61st minute, while Rilwanu Sarki put the icing on the cake in stoppage-time.
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are through to the quarterfinal of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.
Ladan Bosso’s side defeated hosts Argentina right inside the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario on Wednesday night.
Coming into the Round of 16 as one of the best losers, having finished third in Group D in the preliminary rounds, the African nation proved to be a side to reckon with.
It was all about the Nigerian side in the early exchanges as the Flying Eagles pressed high while maintaining possession.
Argentina failed to hold on to the ball and struggled to generate play as the Nigerian boys continued to pile the pressure.
In the 22nd minute, Solomon Agbalaka had the chance to put Nigeria ahead following a delicious ball from Tochukwu Nnadi's free-kick, but he was flagged for offside.
The hosts came close in the latter stages of the first half, but there was solid defending from Nigeria after Veliz and Carboni tried to find a space, the effort was cleared to the corner.
There was a moment of drama in the 59th minute as Tochukwu Nnadi's effort hit the bar, with Nigeria maintaining their impressive performance.
The opening goal came in the 61st minute when Ibrahim Muhammad received a through-ball upfront before firing it low past goalkeeper Gomes.
Argentina put up a fight, firing from all cylinders, but somehow the Nigerian defence stood resolute. As the game entered into stoppage time, Rilwanu Sarki put the icing on the cake with a flying header to make it two-nil.
It ended; Nigeria 2-0 Argentina.
There were incredible scenes as supporters of the home team watched haplessly, with mouths agape, while the Nigerian celebrated the win.
Gambia Create Upset: Beat France 2-1 To Qualify For Quarter Final
Sports Brief earlier reported that West African nation Gambia created an upset at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup, following a 2-1 win over tournament favourites France.
Against all odds, the Young Scorpions proved their mettle, outplaying their French counterparts and maintaining their 100 per cent run at the tournament.
They take on Uruguay in a Round of 16 clash slated for June 1.
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