Live updates: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles face Colombia in must-win U-20 World Cup clash

Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set for a make-or-break showdown against Colombia in their final group stage game at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Following a 1-nil loss to Norway in their opening games, which reduced their possible six points by three, a place in the Round of 16 is on the line.

After a dramatic 3–2 victory over Saudi Arabia that revived their hopes, the seven-time African champions must now overcome a strong Colombian side to keep their tournament dreams alive.

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Head coach Aliyu Zubairu’s boys know the stakes couldn’t be higher. Sitting third in Group F with three points, anything short of a win could see Nigeria crash out of the competition depending on other results.

What To Expect From Flying Eagles vs Colombia Clash

The team will be counting on Daniel Bameyi, Ebenezer Harcout, Suleman Sani, Kparobo Arierhi, and a host of thers to break a disciplined Colombian defence that has yet to lose in the tournament.

Colombia, on the other hand, have been one of the most balanced sides in the group. The South Americans will be eager to maintain their unbeaten run and finish top of the group.

Stay tuned as we bring you live updates, key moments, and stats from this crucial U-20 World Cup encounter between Nigeria and Colombia.

World Cup U20 Grp. F – 2025 MATCHDAY 3

Nigeria U20

05/10/2025 23:00

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Half Time

Colombia U20

• Lineups

Nigeria U20

• soccer.off_the_pitch.1
• 1
  Ebenezer Harcourt
  

• Starters
• 2
  Amos Ochoche
  
• 3
  Odinaka Okoro
  
• 6
  Daniel Bameyi
  
• 20
  Haruna Aliyu
  
• 4
  Daniel Daga
  
• 10
  Israel Isaac Ayuma
  
• 17
  Tahir Maigana
  
• 7
  Sani Suleiman
  
• 9
  Kparobo Arierhi
  
• 12
  Salihu Nasiru
  

• Substitutes
• 16
  Rufai Abubakar
  
• 21
  Clinton Andy
  
• 13
  Azuka Alatan
  
• 8
  Abduljelil Kamaldeen
  
• 11
  Orseer Achihi
  
• 14
  Emmanuel Ekele
  
• 15
  Auwal Ibrahim
  
• 19
  Charles Adah Agada
  
• 18
  Abdullahi Ele
  
• 5
  Ahmed Akinyele
  

Colombia U20

• soccer.off_the_pitch.1
• 1
  Jordan Garcia
  

• Starters
• 2
  Simon Garcia
  
• 15
  Yeimar Mosquera
  
• 3
  Carlos Sarabia
  
• 6
  Elkin Rivero
  
• 17
  Juan Arizala
  
• 18
  Jose Cavadia
  
• 19
  Kener Gonzalez
  
• 10
  Oscar Perea
  
• 20
  Joel Canchimbo
  
• 21
  Neyser Villarreal
  

• Substitutes
• 12
  Alexei Rojas
  
• 13
  Luis Mena
  
• 5
  Weimar Vivas
  
• 7
  Luis Landazuri
  
• 8
  Royner Benitez
  
• 14
  Jordan Barrera
  
• 16
  Joel Romero
  
• 9
  Emilio Aristizabal
  
• 11
  Jhon Renteria
  
• 4
  Julian Bazan