Salem Fago and Jude Sunday scored their first goals at the FIFA U20 World Cup to help Nigeria beat Italy 2-0 in the Group D matchday two clash at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas on Wednesday evening.
Fago had largely been ineffective in the 53 minutes he was on the pitch for the Flying Eagles against the Dominican Republic on Sunday night.
Jude Sunday then added gloss to the scoreline in the closing stages to send millions of Nigerians into jubilation.
Italy started well on the night, buoyed by their impressive 3-2 win over five-time champions Brazil on matchday one. But the Flying Eagles were not to be easily cowed.
The Flying Eagles, with the victory over the Azzurrini, have moved to the top of Group D with six points from two games.
The AFCON U20 bronze medalist will face Brazil in their last group match this weekend. Nigeria will advance to the round of 16 as Group D leaders if they avoid a defeat against the South American giants.
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