THE Flying Eagles were beaten 2-0 by Brazil in their last group game of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup on Saturday, but still reached the round of 16 of the tournament as the best third-placed team in the Group stages with six points.
Nigeria will face either hosts Argentina or USA for a place in the quarter-finals.
Nigeria needed at least a draw against the Brazilians to seal top spot in Group D but they found themselves behind in the first half no thanks to Henrique Pedroso and Marquinhos goals.
Italy also beat Dominican Republic 3-0 in the other final group game to seal their place in the next round.
