Flying Eagles on arrival in Talca on Thursday.
By Dianabasi Effiong
The Flying Eagles arrived in Talca on Thursday ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals.
Group F games involving Nigeria, Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia will take place in Talca.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the two-time World Cup runners-up were received by officials of FIFA and the Local Organising Committee, as well as officials of the hotel.
Members of the team were expected to train and be later trained in the evening.
The NFF in the statement by Ademola Olajire added: “The Flying Eagles are lodged at Hotel Diego de Almagro in Talca.
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“The team wrapped up a 12-day training camp in Santiago, where they played host nation Chile and Australia as part of the build-up to the FIFA U20 World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, 27th September.
“In their friendly matches, the Flying Eagles played a 1-1 draw with host nation Chile, before defeating Australia 3-1 in Santiago on Tuesday.
“Nigeria open their campaign for honours in this year’s edition with a game against Norway on Monday, 29th September at Estadio Fiscal de Talca, before other games against Saudi Arabia and Colombia.”
