U-20 FIFA World Cup: Player scores from Nigeria’s 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia

Daniel Kolocho Bameyi, Ebenezer Harcourt, Adamu Bajibir Maigari and Israel Isaac Ayuma of Nigeria throughout the guys U20 Caf Africa Cup of Nations Semi Final match in between South Africa and Nigeria at Suez Canal Stadium on May 15, 2025 in Ismailia, Egypt. Picture by ImagoxUgbodaga Irabor Kennedy

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria sealed their very first win of the U-20 FIFA World Cup versus Saudi Arabia at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca in Chile, Soccernet.ng reports.

Aliyu Zubairu’s side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Norway in the opening component of Group F, and required a win versus Saudi to protect any hopes of advancing to the knockout phase of the competition.

Nigeria took the lead two times, however the Middle Eastern side levelled ball games appropriately, before a 94th minute area kick from Daniel Bameyi sealed all 3 points for the 14-time U-20 World Cup individuals.

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Here’s how the Flying Eagles ranked in the encounter:

Ebenezer Ifeanyi Harcourt (6.3/ 10)

The Sporting Lagos Academy goalkeeper didn’t have his finest video game. He might’ve done much better to reject the Saudi Arabians of the 2 objectives they scored, and will require to be more definitive in his actions.

Thanks to the crossbar, he didn’t yield more than 2 objectives.

Adamu Bajibir Maigari, Ebenezer Ifeanyi Harcourt and Daniel Kolocho Bameyi throughout the males’s Caf Africa Cup of Nations match in between Nigeria and Tunisia at Cairo International Stadium. [Photo Credit/ Imago]

Amos Ochoche(7/10)

The right-back scored an adventurous chip off a well-exeted set-piece chance by the Flying Eagles.

The 19-year-old was good defensively, however his technical capability when battle forward will be one to see in the coming years.

Akinyele Ahmed (5.6/ 10)

The Remo Stars protector didn’t have the very best video game versus the Saudi Arabians. He overlooked 2 aerial balls from the opposition and both these chances resulted in the 2 objectives NIgeria yielded. Akinyele was changed by Haruna Aliyu on the hour mark.

Daniel Kolocho Bameyi (7.1/ 10)

While his protective partner didn’t make things simple for him at the back, Bameyi’s long balls from the back produced 2 possibilities for the Flying Eagles in attack.

His composure to keep his nerves to tuck his charge away in the 94th minute even more strengthened why he’s the captain of this young group.

Odinaka Okoro(7.6/ 10)

Lively in offense, strong in defence. The Sporting Lagos left-back was just unplayable versus Saudi Arabia.

He was not beaten by an opposition opponent at any point in the video game. Okoro won 92 % of the battles he engaged in and all of the tackles he went into, leaving no stone unturned, as he had an effort on objective.

Daniel Daga( 6.7/ 10)

Daga’s physicality can be found in helpful for Nigeria in the center as he won battles versus the Saudi midfielders, requiring them to play the ball long. The Molde male likewise had 2 efforts on objective, however directly missed out on.

Israel Isaac Ayuma (6.5/ 10)

Like Daga, the 20-year-old put in a strong shift in midfield however didn’t especially stand apart in a scrappy midfield fight. He did come close to discovering the back of the internet, and need to’ve done much better with the opportunity he got.

Tahir Maigana (6.5/ 10)

It wasn’t the very best video game of the competition for Maigana as the Saudi full-backs were strong in defense. The work rate of 17-year-old can not be faulted and he’ll have much better video games.

Sani Suleiman (6.9/ 10)

The previous Akwa United guy played off the left and supplied the help for Salihu Nasiru’s dazzling header, causing the opening objective. He was a consistent hazard on the flank, however was withdrawn in the 86th minute and changed by Orseer Achichi.

Kparobo Nathaniel Ariehri (5.9/ 10 )

It wasn’t the very best night for the Mjondalen forward as he was withdrawn on the hour mark. Ariehri merely didn’t placed on his scoring boots today as he missed out on 4 great chances.

Salihu Nasiru (7.7/ 10)

The 19-year-old’s positioning and composure to break the deadlock was prompt. His fantastic pass blindsided the Saudi protectors as he established the 2nd objective for Amos Ochoche. He was withdrawn in the 71st minute by Emmanuel Ekele.

Replacements

Agada Charles (6.4/ 10)

Charles came on to change Kparobo Ariehri and instantly made his effect felt, summoning 4 efforts on target. He might’ve been more scientific.

Aliyu Haruna (6.7/ 10)

The Wikki Tourists’ protector began in the 60th minute to change Akinyele Ahmed. The 19-year-old assisted keep things tight at the back as the Saudi side hardly had an effort on objective after he began.

Emmanuel Ekele (6/10)

The 20-year-old midfielder began in the 71st minute, changing Salihu Nasiru, however had a hard time to match the rate of the video game.

Orseer Achichi and Alatan Azuka both began in the 86th minute, however didn’t have adequate time to do anything rewarding in the video game.