Flying Eagles midfielder, Daniel Daga, expressed his joy after Nigeria secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia in their Group F clash at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Norway in their opening match, Aliyu Zubairu’s side bounced back to keep their hopes alive for a place in the knockout stages.
Daga Relishes Win Over Saudi Arabia
Reflecting on the match, Daga described it as a “tough game.”
“First of all, I want to say thank you to God for the victory. It was not an easy game. But at the end we got the victory. I am very happy. Thanks to the staff, the coaches and players who did it. [I am] looking forward to the next game,” he told FIFA.com.
Next Target for the Flying Eagles
The Flying Eagles will face Colombia in their final group match on Monday morning. Daga emphasized the team’s determination to secure maximum points.
“The next [game] is to play Colombia in the last group game, we [are] hoping to get a victory again so we can go to the next stage,” he added, representing Molde of Norway.
