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Nigeria U20
05-22 02:00
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Dominican Republic U20
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Nigeria U20, the Flying Eagles, began their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over tournament debutants the Dominican Republic on May 22, 2023. The African side displayed their typical pace and power to overcome a spirited challenge from their Caribbean opponents. Nigeria took an early lead with a goal from a swift attacking move, but the Dominican Republic showed great heart to equalize before halftime against the run of play. The second half saw Nigeria increase the pressure, and they were rewarded with a winner from close range following a goalmouth scramble. The Dominican Republic fought valiantly until the end but could not find a second equalizer. This hard-fought victory gave Nigeria a crucial three points in Group D, setting them up for a pivotal clash against Italy in their next fixture.