Norway‘s U-20 head coach, Bjorn Johansen, is looking forward to facing the Flying Eagles at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Johansen’s side has been drawn in Group F alongside Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia. The coach acknowledges the strength of the Flying Eagles, who finished third at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt earlier this month.
“We had hoped to avoid certain teams, but now we have the opportunity to test ourselves against opponents we haven’t faced often—especially Nigeria, who bring a lot of power and strength,” Johansen said after the draw. He added that his team has ample time to prepare for the group-stage opponents and is excited to be part of what promises to be an exciting and fantastic tournament.
The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19, 2025. Johansen’s comments highlight the competitive nature of the tournament, and the Flying Eagles will undoubtedly be looking to make a strong impression on the world stage.
Norway’s U-20 head coach, Bjørn Johansen, is looking forward to facing Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in the upcoming 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The two teams have been drawn together in Group F, along with Colombia and Saudi Arabia. Johansen acknowledges the physical strength of the Flying Eagles, stating that Nigeria “have a lot of power and strength”. Despite this, he’s confident in his team’s preparations and sees the match as an opportunity to test their abilities against a new opponent.
Coach Johansen’s Perspective
Johansen expressed his thoughts on the draw, saying, “We avoided it and now we get to test ourselves against opponents we haven’t played against much before, including Nigeria who have a lot of power and strength.” He’s optimistic about his team’s chances, adding that they have “plenty of time to improve” and are “really looking forward to being part of a fantastic tournament”.
Group F Dynamics
Group F is considered competitive, although not as tough as Group C, which features Brazil, Spain, Mexico, and Morocco. Johansen believes his team can rise to the challenge, and the match against the Flying Eagles will be a significant test of their abilities.