Argentina 2023: Flying Eagles of Nigeria arrive in Mendoza for FIFA World Cup; Video

• Flying Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Argentina ahead of the Under 20 FIFA World Cup
• Coach Ladan Bosso and his players have confirmed their readiness to make Nigerians proud
• The Flying Eagles are in Group D alongside Italy, Brazil, and Dominican Republic

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles arrived in the city of Mendoza on Wednesday evening, May 17, four days before their opening match of the FIFA U20 World Cup finals against the Dominican Republic.

The team led by Head Coach, Ladan Bosso touched down at Aero Puerto International Airport, Mendoza, and was received by NFF's Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, and officials of the Local Organizing Committee of the championship.

Nigeria Football Federation had set up a pre-World Cup training camp for the Flying Eagles in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, where the team defeated an Argentine second-division team, Almirante, and battled out a 3-3 draw with fellow World Cup finalists Colombia in friendlies.

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Nigeria, who will be making their 13th appearance at the FIFA U20 World Cup finals, open their World Cup campaign in Group D against Dominican Republic on 21 May, and will also play Italy and Brazil in that order in the group phase according to the press release sent by the NFF.

Ladan Bosso hails the NFF

“We thank the NFF leadership for organizing such a good test for the team. I am happy with the result. This will bolster the team mentally and psychologically for the World Cup starting in a few days.''

Babangida wants Osimhen to stay at Napoli

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Former Super Eagles forward Tijani Babangida has urged Victor Osimhen not to leave Napoli this summer following his impressive outing at the club this season helping them to win the Serie A title.

Much news has been reported about Osimhen's future at Napoli with clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Real Madrid said to be interested in the Nigerian striker.

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This term, Osimhen has scored 23 League goals for Napoli and the Nigerian is still roaring to score more with three games to the end of the season.