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FIFA Congratulates Nigeria On U-20 World Cup Qualification

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Federation of International Football Association, FIFA on Friday congratulated the Flying Eagles of Nigeria on the team’s qualification for the U-20 World Cup in Poland, reports Completesports.com.

The Flying Eagles booked a spot in Poland after edging out hosts Niger 1-0 in a tightly contested Group A encounter at the Seyni Kountche Stadium on Thursday.

Paul Aigbogun ‘ s lads finished top of Group A with seven points from three games ahead of South Africa who also beat Burundi 1-0 to earn their qualification for the World Cup.

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FIFA took to the social media to felicitate with the Flying Eagles on achieving the great feat.

“The Flying Eagles are headed to this year’s #U20WC Poland 2019! 👏🇳🇬
They’ve finished top of Group A at #TotalAFCONU20 and reached the knockout stage,” reads the tweet.

Flying Eagles make a return to the championship after missing out of the 2017 edition staged in South Korea.

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South Africa and Senegal are the other African countries who have made it to Poland 2019 billed to hold from 23 May to 15 June 2019.

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