Italy midfileder, Cesare Casadei, has admitted that the Gil Azzurrini must be at their best against the Flying Eagles on Wednesday.
The two countries will clash in their Group D match at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza.
Casadei, who is on the books of Premier League giants, Chelsea, scored twice and notched up an assist in Italy’s 3-2 win against Brazil on Sunday.
The Flying Eagles also defeated Dominican Republic 2-1 in their opening fixture same day.
The winner of the game is guaranteed a place in the Round of 16.
The youngster insisted that they must maintain their level of commitment against Brazil to beat Ladan Bosso’s boys.
“They are a very strong team, we must enter the field with the same spirit as the challenge against Brazil.”
The encounter will kick off at 7pm Nigerian time.