The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated Gli Azzurrini of Italy 2-0 in their second game of Group D at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Goals from Salim Fago Lawal and Jude Sunday proved vital as Nigeria secured three maximum points against the Italians on Wednesday at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina.
Nigeria now tops the Group D table with six points from two matches played and thus has qualified for the next stage of the competition.
It will be recalled that the Flying Eagles came from behind to beat Dominican Republic in their first match on Sunday.
The team’s last group match will be against former champions, Brazil