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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Africa\u2019s representatives at the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup \u2014 Gambia, Tunisia and Nigeria \u2014 will face tricky opponents in the round of 16 following the conclusion of the group phase of the competition.<\/b><\/p>\n

Unbeaten Gambia finished top of Group F to progress to the knockout phase and they have booked a last 16 date against Uruguay who finished second in Group E with six points.<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Flying Eagles made it to the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams and they have booked a tough date against hosts Argentina in San Juan. Argentina finished top of Group A with a 100 percent record.<\/p>\n

Despite facing a possibly tough duel, head coach Ladan Bosso says they will battle to ensure they get to the final.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to fight for the trophy. I think it is still open. Everybody can be there, and I believe we have the capacity to be there. We are into the knockout stage, and in the knockout stage, there is an approach we can employ, and we hope we\u2019d have our plans executed accordingly,\u201d the tactician noted.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Tunisia who also progressed as one of the best third-placed teams, will take on Group D winners, Brazil, in La Plata in the round of 16. Just like Argentina, Brazil enjoyed a 100 percent record in the group phase.<\/p>\n

Round of 16 fixtures for African teams:<\/p>\n

Brazil vs Tunisia \u2013 Estadio U\u0301nico Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata, on 31 May.<\/p>\n

Argentina vs Nigeria \u2013 Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan, on 31 May.<\/p>\n

Gambia vs Uruguay \u2013 Estadio U\u0301nico Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero, on 1 June<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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