Nigeria’s One Touch FC of Abuja will be aiming to continue their fairytale run at the prestigious Viareggio Cup when they face Italian giants ACF Fiorentina in the semi-finals on Saturday.
The Abuja-based side have been one of the standout teams in this year’s tournament, combining flair with ruthless efficiency in the knockout rounds.
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After a staggering 9–0 demolition in the Round of 16, they followed it up with an equally commanding 4–0 victory in the quarter-finals, underlining their attacking firepower and growing confidence on the big stage.
Standing in their way, however, is a disciplined Fiorentina youth team that has shown resilience and composure under pressure.
The Italian side needed penalties to navigate both their Round of 16 and quarter-final fixtures, demonstrating a calm mentality in decisive moments.
This encounter also carries a sense of unfinished business.
When both teams met earlier in the group stage, Fiorentina edged a tight contest 1–0, a result that One Touch FC will be eager to avenge as they seek a place in the final.
Beyond revenge, the stakes could not be higher. A win would send the Nigerian side into the final of one of the world’s most respected youth competitions, where they would face either US Sassuolo Calcio or HNK Rijeka.
For One Touch FC, this is more than just a semi-final—it is an opportunity to announce themselves on the global stage and reinforce the growing reputation of Nigerian youth football.
