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

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles. Photo Credit: NFF Comms

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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Coach Aliyu Zubairu [Photo by IMAGO]
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.

Coach Aliyu Zubairu and his Flying Eagles players [Photo by IMAGO; Edited by Azzuu]

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.

Nigeria U20

05/10/2025 23:00

1st half

Colombia U20

Lineups

Nigeria U20

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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

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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