South Korea vs Nigeria: Time and Where to watch the Flying Eagles battle tricky Korea
FOOTBALL South Korea vs Nigeria: Time and Where to watch the Flying Eagles battle tricky Korea

South Korea vs Nigeria: Time and Where to watch the Flying Eagles battle tricky Korea

Izuchukwu Akawor • 06:40 - 02.06.2023

Nigeria and South Korea are no strangers at the FIFA U20 World Cup and will battle against each other again for a place in the semifinals.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will meet South Korea in the quarterfinal of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.

The two countries are no strangers to each other at the FIFA World Cup and are ready for another interesting battle.

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Nigeria stunned host country Argentina in the first round of the knockout stages to book a place in the last eight.

The Flying Eagles put on a brilliant performance to defeat the hosts 2-0 at San Juan on Wednesday night.

Flying Eagles are looking to lift the FIFA U20WC for the first time.
Flying Eagles

It was a defensive masterclass from Ladan Bosso’s boys, with Ibrahim Muhammad and Rilwanu Sarki netting the goals in the second half.

Meanwhile, South Korea secured a place with a five-goal thriller against another South American team.

The Koreans, inspired by the impressive Bae Junho, who scored one and assisted another goal, defeated Ecuador 3-2 in their quarterfinal clash on Thursday night.

South Korea vs Nigeria: Time of the match

The encounter between Nigeria and Korea is slated for Sunday and will kick off at 6:30 pm Nigerian time.

Nigeria's Flying Eagles match-winner sv Argentina Sarki celebrates with a teammate.

Estadio Unico Madre de Cuidades will host the battle between the two familiar foes.

Where to watch the game

Nigerians can watch the game on SuperSport via DsTv or follow Pulse Sports Nigeria’s social media platforms on Twitter and Facebook for live updates.

Also, there is a free stream provided by the World Football governing body, FIFA, for fans to enjoy every experience as the Flying Eagles continue the quest for a first-ever title.

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