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Nigeria beat Italy to top U20 World Cup group
Nigeria put themselves on the doorstep of the Under-20 World Cup knockout stage after a 2-0 win over Italy on Wednesday.
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Soccer
AFCON U20 Preview: Looking for generational talent
The Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt represents a priceless opportunity for scouts to glimpse future superstars of the continental game.
Nigerian Professional League
Super Eagles coach Rohr hits back at demands to use Nigeria-based players
Gernot Rohr addresses criticism that he does not select enough Nigeria-based players, telling ESPN that the best players are simply all overseas.
Nigerian Professional League
Nigeria suspends football activities due to coronavirus
Shutdown will affect all on-field activities, including the Nigeria Professional Football League, national teams and street football, the NFF said.
Africa Cup of Nations
Rohr debate misses the point about Nigerian shortcomings
Nigeria must reset its entire football ecosystem in a manner that begins to develop talent deliberately and consistently, Colin Udoh writes.
FIFA Under-20 World Cup
Soto brace gives U.S. huge U20 win over Nigeria
Sebastian Soto scored twice as the United States picked up a crucial 2-0 win against Nigeria in its second match at the 2019 Under-20 World Cup.
Hard-fighting Falconets crash out of World Cup
Nigeria's Falconets have been knocked out of the 2018 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Spain on Thursday in Concarneau.
Flying Eagles cruise past Mauritania
Nigeria's male Under-20 team, the Flying Eagles, qualified for the 2019 Africa U-20 Nations Cup after beating Mauritania 5-0 on Saturday in Lagos.
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina U20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| Uzbekistan U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| New Zealand U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 4 |
| Guatemala U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| United States U20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Ecuador U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 6 |
| Slovakia U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| Fiji U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -16 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Israel U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Japan U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Senegal U20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 6 |
| Italy U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Nigeria U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Dominican Republic U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Uruguay U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Tunisia U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| Iraq U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Gambia U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| South Korea U20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| France U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Honduras U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
2023 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference1Tied-10th
Goals Scored4Tied-11th
Assists4Tied-13th
Goals Conceded3Tied-7th