By Abimbola Ogunnaike
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn in Group D tagged group of death against Brazil, Italy and Dominican Republic at the forthcoming 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
It is one of the toughest groups in the competition.
Brazil, who are five-time winners and Italy are the toughest opponents in the group.
Dominican Republic will be making a maiden appearance in the competition.
The Flying Eagles finished in third position at the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The West Africans have been finalists twice in 1989 and 2005.
The tournament will take place in Argentina between May 20 and June 11.