Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 loss to Norway in their Group F match on Tuesday.
The sole goal came late in the game as Norway capitalized on a defensive lapse to secure all three points. The Nigerian side showed promise in patches but struggled to convert chances and break through a compact Norwegian defense.
The defeat places immediate pressure on Nigeria, who now must regroup quickly ahead of their upcoming fixtures against Colombia and Saudi Arabia. A win in either match will be crucial to keeping hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive.
Norway’s victory gives them an early advantage in the group, while the Flying Eagles will need to rebound strongly to stay in contention.
