Time and where to watch Nigeria's Flying Eagles face Brazil
In their last group stage match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Nigeria's U-20 national football team, known as the Flying Eagles, will take on opponents from Brazil.
The Brazilians defeated the Dominican Republic 6-0 only last Wednesday.
The South Americans scored six goals in their comprehensive thrashing.
Meanwhile, Nigeria defeated Italy 2-0 and the second half saw the scoring of both goals.
Just after the hour mark, Lawal Fago broke the scoreless tie, and Sunday Jude secured the victory in the fifth minute of added time.
With maximum points from two games, the victory sent the Flying Eagles to the top of Group D.
Brazil, in contrast, are behind them in second place with three points.
Flying Eagles vs Brazil
The two teams will now meet for the seventh time, as Brazil won four of the games, while the other two ended in ties.
Brazil prevailed 4-2 in their most recent encounter in the 2015 World Cup, topping their group.
Nigeria has advanced from the group stage in 10 of their past 12 appearances in the U-20 World Cup, scoring at least twice in each of their last four games.
Brazil's bid for a sixth U-20 world championship started with a frustrating loss to Italy before they rebounded with an easy victory against the Dominican Republic.
Flying Eagles preview
In contrast, Nigeria's initial victory over the Dominican Republic was deceptive until they made a statement against Italy.
Now in the lead in the group, Ladan Bosso's men need just one more point to secure first place.
Brazil is going to strive for the most points possible to ensure a top-two finish, and their favorable goal differential also offers them an advantage to progress to the knockout stages.
Time and where to watch Flying Eagles vs Brazil
The Flying Eagles take on Brazil at the Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata.
The game will be available on DSTV and kickoff is 7 p.m. Nigerian time.
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