U-20 WC: Flying Eagles to play South Korea in the Quarterfinals

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will now play against South Korea U-20 team in the quarterfinal at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup.

After a stunning 2-0 win against hosts, Argentina, Nigeria U-20 team has been rewarded with a clash against South Korea for place in the last four.

South Korea booked their place in the quarterfinal after a 3-2 win over Ecuador in their round of 16 clash played on Thursday.

All is now set for the quarterfinal games to begin with all three countries that qualified from Group D making it to the next round – Brazil, Italy, and Nigeria.

Quarterfinal Fixtures

Saturday, June 3rd
Israel U-20 v Brazil U-20
Colombia U-20 v Italy U-20

Sunday, June 4th
South Korea U-20 v Nigeria U-20
USA U-20 v Uruguay U-20

Nigeria U-20 Road to the quarterfinal

Nigeria 2-1 Dominican Republic
Nigeria 2-0 Italy
Nigeria 0-2 Brazil
Nigeria 2-0 Argentina

South Korea Road to the quarterfinal

South Korea 2-1 France
South Korea 2-2 Honduras
South Korea 0-0 Gambia
South Korea 3-2 Ecuador