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FIFA U-23 World Cup: Flying Eagles to face Brazil, Italy in Group D
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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will compete in Group D of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup against Brazil, Italy, and Dominican Republic.
The group is considered the toughest among others.
The group’s most challenging opponents are five-time champions Brazil and Italy with the two sides having high flying players who have tasted the game of football at the top level.
Dominican Republic will be making a maiden appearance in the competition.
The Flying Eagles came in third place at the Egypt-hosted 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
In 1989 and 2005, the West Africans placed second twice.
Argentina will host the competition from May 20 to June 11.
African champions Senegal will face Colombia, Japan and Israel in group C while African 1st runners-up Gambia will play in group F alongside France, Korea and Honduras.
2023 FIFA U20 World Cup Full Draw
Group A
Argentina
Guatemala
Uzbekistan
New Zealand
Group B
USA
Ecuador
Fiji
Slovakia
Group C
Senegal
Colombia
Japan
Israel
Group D
Nigeria
Brazil
Italy
Dominican Republic
Group E
Uruguay
Iraq
England
Tunisia
Group F
France
Korea
Gambia
Honduras