The Nigerian Flying Eagles are to battle table toppers, Ukraine in their final group match which is a must win for the Nigeria Under-20 team today.

After beating Qatar 4-0 in their opening match, the Flying Eagles suffered a 0-2 loss to the USA in their second group match, the same night Ukraine recorded their second victory over Qatar.

Ukraine had defeated hard fighting USA 2-1 in their opening match of Group-D. However, the Flying Eagles still have three points and two goals advantage from their defeat of Qatar on Friday, but any slip could be costly for further interest in the tournament.

Although they already have a spot in the Round of 16, Ukraine could still finish third on the log and be condemned to face the first-place team in Group-B race still between Italy and Japan.

That is, if they lose to Nigeria and USA, on three points as Nigeria stands a big win over Qatar. Both teams go toe-to-toe at 7.30pm, with the Flying Eagles determined to take the game to their opponents and get a win.

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