Nigeria, Oct. 9 -- The hopes of Nigeria's next generation on the global stage came crashing down in Santiago as the Flying Eagles suffered a bruising 4-0 defeat to Argentina's national under-20 football team in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The South Americans were ruthless, composed, and unrelenting; scoring twice in each half to cruise into the quarter-finals.

For Nigeria, it was a night when early chaos, defensive lapses, and blunt attacking play combined to end their campaign.

Aliyu Zubairu's boys were barely settled when Alejo Sarco struck inside the opening two minutes, sliding home from close range after Dylan Gorosito's low cross left goalkeeper Ebenezar Harcourt stranded.

From that moment, Argentina dictate...