2023 U-20 W/Cup: Flying Eagles Hold First Training Session In Mendoza

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles held their first training session since arriving in Mendoza, Argentina on Friday, reports Completesports.com.

The two hour session was held at the Mendoza Technical Center focusing mainly on recovery after Wednesday’s arrival in the city.

Ladan Bosso’s charges spent 10 days in Buenos Aires for a camping programme before travelling to Mendoza.

The Flying Eagles played two friendlies against local side Club Almirante Brown and Colombia while in Buenos Aires.

The West Africans defeated Almirante 3-2 and held Colombia to a 3-3 draw.

The Eagles will take on debutants Dominican Republic in their first game at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza on Sunday.

The two-time finalists will do battle with Italy also in Mendoza on May 24.

Their final group game is against five-time champions Brazil at the Estadio Ciudad La Plata three days later.

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