The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will look to begin their campaign at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a statement win when they take on debutants Dominican Republic on Sunday (today).
The encounter at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza is slated to kick off at 7 pm Nigerian time.
Ladan Bosso’s side is the favourites going into the encounter with the Dominican Republic who will be playing their first-ever match in a FIFA-organised tournament.
The Flying Eagles are aware of the importance of coming out with all three points from the game with tough fixtures against European heavyweights Italy and five-time champions Brazil impending in the group.
Following the team’s failure to win the U-20 AFCON title in earlier in the year in Egypt, the squad has been spruced up with some new players including AC Milan teen star, Victor Eletu.
The two-time finalists played a thrilling 3-3 draw with Colombia in their final friendly on Tuesday ahead of the competition proper.
Meanwhile, Brazil and Italy will in the other game in the group.