Nigeria’s campaign at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 came to a painful and decisive end as Argentina delivered a humbling 4-0 defeat in their Round of 16 clash in Santiago.
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Following Meeting with NBA ruthless and clinical, scoring twice in each half to comfortably book their place in the quarter-finals. The Flying Eagles, in contrast, struggled to cope with the relentless intensity and precision of Diego Placente’s well-drilled side
The tone for Argentina’s dominant display was set almost immediately. Alejo Sarco slid home from close range in just the second minute after a precise cross from Dylan Gorosito left Nigerian goalkeeper Ebenezar Harcourt stranded. It was a nightmare start for Aliyu Zubairu’s squad, who appeared visibly unsettled by Argentina’s early pressing and fluid movement.
Despite efforts to regroup, Nigeria could not contain the South American powerhouse. Argentina will now advance to face Mexico in the quarter-finals, aiming to further extend their remarkable record at this level of competition.
For Nigeria, this elimination marks another chapter of disappointment in their ongoing pursuit of a maiden U-20 world title.
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