Nigeria's Flying Eagles will discover their group stage opponents for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile during the official draw ceremony scheduled for Thursday in Santiago, the Chilean capital.

The tournament, which will feature 24 teams from around the world, is set to take place from September 27 to October 19, 2025. According to the draw format, the participating nations will be divided into six groups of four teams each.

Nigeria secured their place in the prestigious youth tournament after finishing third at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations earlier this month. Coach Aliyu Zubairu's side has been placed in Pot 1 for the draw alongside New Zealand, France, Ukraine, Argentina, and Mexico.

The pot placement suggests the Flying Eagles will avoid these teams in the group stage, potentially giving them a more favorable path through the tournament's opening round.

Following their bronze medal performance at the continental championship, attention now turns to preparations for the global stage. Football analysts suggest early knowledge of group opponents will be crucial for Coach Zubairu to develop appropriate tactical approaches for each match.

The Flying Eagles have historically been one of Africa's strongest representatives at the U-20 World Cup, and fans will be eager to see if the current squad can make a significant impact in Chile later this year.

Further details about Nigeria's preparation schedule and friendly matches ahead of the tournament are expected to be announced following Thursday's draw.