Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have arrived in Talca ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals. The team touched down on Thursday afternoon and will compete in Group F alongside Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia, with all matches scheduled to take place in Talca.

The two-time World Cup runners-up were welcomed by officials from FIFA, the Local Organizing Committee, and their host hotel. The team later held an evening training session as part of their final preparations. The Flying Eagles are currently lodged at Hotel Diego de Almagro in Talca.

Prior to their arrival, the team concluded a 12-day training camp in Santiago, where they faced host nation Chile and Australia in friendly matches. The Flying Eagles drew 1-1 with Chile before defeating Australia 3-1 in a warm-up game on Tuesday.

Nigeria will kick off their World Cup campaign against Norway on Monday, 29th September at Estadio Fiscal de Talca, before facing Saudi Arabia and Colombia in subsequent Group F fixtures. (AriseNews TV)