Tahir Maigana, Achihi Oseer and Charles Agada scored for the Flying Eagles:

In a recent final international friendly ahead of the 2025 FIFA U‑20 World Cup, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a convincing 3‑1 win over Australia in a match held behind closed doors in Santiago, Chile. (Soccernet.ng) This encounter was staged at the Complejo Deportivo Ruca Mapu and served as the last opportunity for both sides to sharpen their preparations before the tournament proper kicks off. (Soccernet.ng)

First Half

From the opening whistle, the Flying Eagles set the tone. Within the early exchanges, they looked sharper and more composed, pressing Australia both with pace and structure. Tahir Maigana opened the scoring with a neat finish, putting Nigeria ahead and burying any doubts about their attacking threat. (Soccernet.ng) As the tempo increased, they doubled their lead via Achihi Oseer, who made no mistake in converting a genuine opportunity to make it 2‑0. (Soccernet.ng)

Australia kept their composure under pressure and managed to pull one back shortly before half‑time, denying Nigeria a clean sheet but still allowing the Flying Eagles to go into the break with a two‑goal cushion. (Soccernet.ng)

Second Half

After the interval, Nigeria largely controlled proceedings. While Australia attempted to claw their way back into the game—pressing and probing—the Nigerian side maintained discipline, especially in midfield and defense, resisting whenever their opponents threatened. (Soccernet.ng) Then, in the final stages of the match, Charles Agada sealed the result. With about seven minutes remaining, Agada smashed home a third goal, delivering a blow that extinguished any hopes Australia might’ve nurtured of a comeback. (Soccernet.ng)

Key Takeaways

• Clinical finishing: With three different scorers (Maigana, Oseer, Agada), the Flying Eagles showed they have a spread of attacking options. (Soccernet.ng)

• Maintained composure under pressure: Even after conceding shortly before the break, the team regrouped and kept control in the second half. (Soccernet.ng)

• Confidence booster: This kind of decisive win in a closed‑door fixture helps build self‑belief; it confirms that their preparation is on track heading into the World Cup. (Soccernet.ng)

• Selectivity in tactics: Nigeria appeared willing to balance attack and defense—attacking with intent but not recklessly exposing themselves, especially as the match neared its end.

Implications for the World Cup

With this result, Nigeria head into Group F of the U‑20 World Cup with momentum. (Soccernet.ng) Their opening match is slated against Norway (in Talca), followed by games versus Saudi Arabia and Colombia. (Soccernet.ng) The win adds to the squad’s confidence, especially from the playing unit: forwards like Agada showed finishing sharpness, while midfielders and defense held up well under pressure. Getting this sort of performance in a friendly—even without spectators—is valuable.

Player Highlights

• Tahir Maigana: He set the tone. Not only did he open the scoring, but his overall presence gave Nigeria early momentum.

• Achihi Oseer: His goal doubled the lead and helped stabilize the side. Winning halftime with a two‑goal advantage is always psychologically strong.

• Charles Agada: He closed the game with style. His late goal ensured Nigeria would not be drawn into any last‑minute anxiety.

Overall, the match served its purpose: to test the Flying Eagles in a competitive environment, adjust any tactical concerns, and give players confidence. It was also a message—Nigeria are serious contenders, not just in name but in performance. As the U‑20 World Cup begins, these players will hope to replicate this kind of composure and goal threat in competitive matches.

If you like, I can break this down further (player ratings, tactical shape, or comparisons to past squads), or even project how this result might influence their pathway in the tournament.