The Flying Eagles have been handed a tough draw in the FIFA U 20 World Cup slated for next month in Argentina.
The Ladan Bosso tutored team would face soccer super powers Brazil and Italy in the group stage.
According to the draw released on Friday afternoon in Zurich, the 2015 African champions will face former champions Brazil, Italy and the Dominican Republic in Group D of the tournament.
African champions Senegal will confront Colombia, Japan and Israel in group C while African 1st runners the Gambia will play in Group F alongside France, Korea and Honduras.
2023 FIFA U20 World Cup Full Draw
Group A
Argentina
Guatemala
Uzbekistan
New Zealand
Group B
USA
Ecuador
Fiji
Slovakia
Group C
Senegal
Colombia
Japan
Israel
Group D
Nigeria
Brazil
Italy
Dominican Republic
Group E
Uruguay
Iraq
England
Tunisia
Group F
France
Korea
Gambia
Honduras
The host, Argentina are the most successful country in the tournament while Nigeria are two-time finalists in 1989 and 2005.