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The Flying Eagles make their return following their elimination from the World Cup.

On Thursday, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the homecoming of the national U-20 team after their elimination from the ongoing U-20 World Cup in ArgentinaIn a statement posted on the NFF Twitter handle, it was announced that the players and officials of the Nigeria U-20 team arrived in Abuja on Thursday afternoon, having flown in via Ethiopian Airlines. The statement highlighted that the team, led by Ladan Bosso, reached the quarter-finals of the tournament, marking Nigeria’s first appearance in that stage since 2011. However, the team faced a defeat against South Korea, resulting in their elimination fro

“Welcome home, lads!”

The Flying Eagles, who showcased an impressive performance throughout the tournament, advanced to the quarter-finals but were ultimately eliminated by Korea Republic. Despite their dominant display, Nigeria suffered a setback as Choi Seok-Hyun scored the sole goal of the match in the sixth minute of extra time, resulting in Nigeria’s exit from the competition.

m the competition and missing out on a spot in the semi-finalsAfter triumphing over European champions Italy and Dominican Republic in the group stage, Nigeria continued their impressive journey. They managed to eliminate the hosts and six-time champions Argentina in the round of 16, raising hopes for a deeper run in the tournament. However, their aspirations were dashed at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, where they faced an unfortunate defeat against the Asian team, ending their campaign in the competition..

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