The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have touched down in Chile as they gear up for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
The seven-time African champions began their World Cup preparations at the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Ghana last August and continued with several friendly matches in Abuja.
Coach Aliyu Zubairu is set to announce his final squad for the tournament later this week. While in Chile, the Flying Eagles will engage in additional friendly matches to fine-tune their preparations.
In the group stage, Nigeria has been drawn in Group F alongside Colombia, Saudi Arabia, and Norway.
The West Africans will kick off their campaign against Norway on Monday, 29 September, before facing Saudi Arabia on Thursday, 2 October.
They will conclude their group fixtures against Colombia on Sunday, 5 October.
The tournament runs in Chile from 27 September to 19 October 2025.
