U-20 World Cup draw: Flying Eagles in Pot 3

Nigeria’s U-20 male team have been placed in Pot 3 ahead of the draws for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The world football governing body released the procedures on its official website on Thursday.

The Flying Eagles are joined in Pot 3 by Uzbekistan, Japan, Honduras, Iraq and Fiji.

One team from each pot will be drawn into each of the six groups.

FIFA’s general principle is to ensure that no group has more than one team from the same confederation drawn into it.

The 24 teams will be drawn into six groups of four, with 16 of them advancing to the knockout phase

The draw will be conducted by FIFA Director of Tournaments Jaime Yarza.

Argentina will host the competition from May 20 to June 11.