- Safiu Kehinde
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have on Friday edged past Saudi Arabia with a 3-2 victory in a Group F match at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Talca, Chile.
This earned the Flying Eagles three points and boosted their chances of reaching the Round of 16.
Nasiru Salihu opened scoring for Nigeria in the 10th minute.
Saudi Arabia drew level in the 21st minute through Amar Alyuhaybi.
Amos Ochoche put Nigeria back into the lead seven minutes before the break. The first half ended 2-1 in favour of the Flying Eagles.
However, Talal Haji equalised for Saudi Arabia six minutes into the second half.
Nigeria eventually sealed the win in stoppage time as team captain, Daniel Bameyi, converted a penalty to make it 3-2.
The result means Nigeria will qualify for the Round of 16 with at least a draw against Colombia on Monday.