Schedule and broadcast details for Nigeria’s Flying Eagles as they face Norway in their opening match of the 2025 U-20 World Cup.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are gearing up for their inaugural fixture at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Placed in Group F alongside Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia, the Flying Eagles will compete in Talca for a chance to advance.
Preview: Nigeria vs Norway
Having secured their spot by clinching the bronze medal at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Flying Eagles enter the tournament with strong credentials.
Zubairu emphasizes the team’s focus and composure ahead of their clash with South Africa.
Currently based at Hotel Diego de Almagro in Talca, the team recently concluded a 12-day training camp in Santiago. During this period, they faced off against Chile and Australia to fine-tune their tactics ahead of the World Cup.
In these warm-up matches, the Flying Eagles drew 1-1 with Chile and triumphed 3-1 over Australia, showcasing their readiness for the tournament.
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Details on when and where to watch Nigeria’s opening game against Norway.
Norway earned their place in the tournament after a thrilling 10-9 penalty shootout victory over Turkey. Their qualification was confirmed following a 1-1 draw in the UEFA U-19 EURO play-off against Northern Ireland.
Joining the ranks of European qualifiers such as France, Italy, Spain, and Ukraine, Norway secured the final European berth for the U-20 World Cup.
The Flying Eagles’ commanding 4-1 victory over Benin Republic propelled them into the WAFU Zone B semifinals.
Broadcast and kickoff details for Nigeria vs Norway
The Flying Eagles will launch their World Cup journey against Norway on Monday, 29th September, at Estadio Fiscal de Talca.
Following this opener, Nigeria will take on Saudi Arabia and Colombia, aiming to secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
The Flying Eagles gearing up for their upcoming match against Egypt.
The kickoff for Nigeria versus Norway is scheduled for 9 PM Nigerian time.
Fans can catch the live action on DSTV (Supersport), StarTimes, Sporty TV, and FIFA PLUS beIN SPORTS platforms.