Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu says his team is ready for battle against Argentina, NEWSUNPLUG reports.
The seven-time African champions will take on Argentina in a Round of 16 fixture at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Santiago on Wednesday.
The South Americans have an hundred percent record in the competition, having won all their three group games.
Nigeria, on the other hand, managed to escape to the knockout round as one of the best third-placed nations.
Despite the enormity of the task before his team, Zubairu is optimistic they will scale through the hurdle.
“Every game is a new challenge, and we’ll prepare with the same mentality — focus, discipline, and teamwork,” Zubairu said after Nigeria’s qualification was confirmed.
“We respect Argentina, but it’s a challenge that must be overcome.”
NEWSUNPLUG recalls the Flying Eagles eliminated Argentina in the Round of 16 at the last edition of the competition.