Unlucky Nigeria dominates but misses key chances in narrow defeat to Norway.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles lost 0-1 to Norway in their opening match at the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, with the Norwegians scoring on a controversial 9th-minute penalty. Despite controlling possession and pressing hard, especially in the second half, Nigeria failed to capitalize on multiple opportunities. Shots from Kparobo Arierhi, Tahir Maigana, and Nasiru Salihu narrowly missed, while Nigeria’s appeals for penalties were denied. The Flying Eagles now face Saudi Arabia in their next group game on Thursday, aiming to bounce back.
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