September 30, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s under-20 squad suffered a disappointing opening defeat at the World Cup, losing 1-0 to Norway in a Group F encounter that left the Flying Eagles with significant ground to recover. The early setback forced the Flying Eagles to chase the game whilst their opponents adopted a disciplined defensive structure. Nigeria attempted to respond through quick combination play and wide deliveries, yet repeatedly failed to capitalise on promising situations. The defeat places Nigeria under immediate strain in Group F, with little room for missteps in their remaining fixtures. The Flying Eagles must now regroup quickly and deliver improved performances if they are to advance from the group stage and keep their tournament ambitions intact.