Nigeria has been drawn in Group D of the FIFA U20 World Cup.

In a draw conducted, Friday, at the home office of FIFA in Zurich, the record African Champions are pitted along with European Super power Italy, defending Champions Brazil and debutants Dominican Republic.

Ladan Bosso’s side will start the campaign against Dominican Republic, before facing Italy.

Then they’ll battle Brazil, who have won the competition five times, in the final group match.

Two top teams from each Group will advance to the round of 16.

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The Flying Eagles have never won the tournament, their best performances came in 1989 and 2005 where they finished as runners up, on both occasions.

The FIFA U20 World Cup will be hosted by Argentina and will hold between May 20 to June 11.