The Flying Eagles of Nigeria revived their Under 20 World Cup campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in a Group F encounter at the Fiscal Stadium in Chiley on Friday. Captain Daniel Bameyi sealed the win in stoppage time, converting a penalty after a handball in the box.
Nigeria had gone into the match under pressure following their opening-day defeat to Norway, but Aliyu Zoobair’s men showed resilience despite defensive lapses that kept their opponents in the contest. Nasiru Salihu opened the scoring before Amos Ochoche restored Nigeria’s advantage, only for Saudi Arabia to equalize on both occasions.
With the game heading for a draw, late drama struck as Nigeria pressed forward in search of a breakthrough. A Saudi defender’s handball handed the Flying Eagles a last-minute chance, and Bameyi kept his composure to fire home. The result lifts Nigeria’s hopes of progressing from the group stage, setting up a decisive clash against Japan in their final group fixture.
