Nigeria’s Falconets will look to secure a place in the quarter-finals at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup when they take on Korea Republic in their second Group C game on Sunday (today).
The encounter is billed for the Estadio Alajuela Morera Soto. Kick off is 9pm Nigeria time.
Chris Danjuma’s girls started the competition with a 1-O win against one of the tournament’s favourites, the Bleuettes of France.
Enterprising forward, Flourish Sabastine netted the decisive goal seven minutes from time.
Korea Republic also started their campaign on a winning note, edging out Canada 2-0.
A win for either side will guarantee a place in the knockout round.
Canada and France will clash in the other group game.