Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will face defending champions Korea DPR on Friday in a crucial Group B encounter at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Key Highlights
- The Flamingos face defending champions Korea DPR in their final Group B match on Friday.
- Nigeria lost 2-1 to Poland before beating debutants Puerto Rico 2-0.
- Korea DPR lead the group after scoring 12 goals and conceding one in two wins.
- A win or draw guarantees Nigeria a place in the Round of 16.
- Kick-off is 4 p.m. Nigerian time at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, Salé/Rabat.
The match is important to Nigeria’s hopes of securing a place in the Round of 16 after a mixed start to their campaign.
The Flamingos, bronze medallists in 2022, began the tournament with a 2-1 defeat to Poland before recovering with a 2-0 victory over debutants Puerto Rico.
Korea DPR, meanwhile, have won both of their opening matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding just one to establish themselves as group leaders.
What Nigeria Need To Reach The Round Of 16
A victory or draw would guarantee Nigeria a place in the knockout stage, while a defeat would leave their qualification hopes dependent on the outcome of the Poland-Puerto Rico match and the applicable tiebreaking rules.
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The two countries have met twice previously at the competition. Nigeria won their first encounter 3-2 in 2010, before Korea DPR recorded a 3-0 victory in 2016.
Coach Akeem Busari and his players will need a disciplined defensive display and clinical finishing against the defending champions.
The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time, equivalent to 4 p.m. Nigerian time, at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé/Rabat.
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