Nigeria U-20 women team, Falconets, go set eye on quarter-final ticket for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup as dem face England Young Lionesses dis afternoon for Stadion Miejski inside Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
Di Round of 16 clash na another chance for Nigeria to push forward for di competition and continue pursuit of deep run for tournament.
Falconets qualify for knockout stage well well, as dem beat New Caledonia 10-1 for dia last Group F match. Di result carry Nigeria go second place for group behind Spain. Before that, Moses Aduku side lose 2-0 to Spain and play goalless draw with China PR.
Aduku go look attacking options again, with SL Benfica forward Janet Akekoromowei among players wey impress during record-breaking victory. Winner Onajite David score hat-trick against New Caledonia, while Ramotalahi Kareem also among scorers as Nigeria produce powerful second-half display to seal qualification in style.
England reach Round of 16 after finishing third for Group B behind Brazil. Young Lionesses open campaign with 1-1 draw against Canada before recording 5-1 victory over Tanzania, and then suffer 1-2 reverse against Brazil for dia final group game. Dem ultimately finish above Canada on goals scored after two teams end level on points.
Di meeting promise to be demanding test for Falconets, as both teams now just one victory away from quarter-finals. If Nigeria progress, dem go face either hosts Poland or Colombia for last eight, adding more significance to Thursday encounter as knockout phase gather momentum.
