FIFA U20 WWC: Nigeria vs. Canada: Match preview, h2h as Falconets look to rain goals on the Reds

The Nigerian under-20 women are by means of to the subsequent spherical of the competitors however may seal Group C’s prime spot with a constructive consequence towards the Canadians

Nigeria ladies’s under-20 nationwide crew will look to make it an ideal three wins in three video games once they commerce tackles with Canada on Thursday of their closing group recreation on the ongoing 2022 FIFA u-20 Girls World Cup.

The Falconets have been the dominant pressure in Group C, beating European champions France and Asian queens South Korea with an analogous 1-0 scoreline.

These two spectacular wins have assured the Nigerian girls a spot within the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The coach Christopher Danjuma-tutored aspect will, nonetheless, end prime of the group ought to they keep away from a defeat to Canada.

That shouldn’t be a troublesome job towards the disappointing Reds.

Shedding finalists as hosts in 2002, Canada have been removed from glorious in Costa Rica, with the North Individuals the whipping crew in Group C.

South Korea handed them a 2-0 thrashing earlier than France compelled a 3-1 defeat down their throat.

With the 2 losses, Canada are out of the competitors and solely have pleasure to play for towards Nigeria.

It could possibly be a difficult tie for Nigeria, although, if complacency creeps in.

Face to face

Nigeria have met Canada twice on the FIFA u-20 Girls World Cup, with the Falconets triumphing on each events.

Each groups locked horns for the primary time within the group stage of Russia 2006, with the Falcons edging an exhilarating encounter 3-2. Nigeria received to the quarterfinal however couldn’t advance to the semifinal.

It took one other ten years earlier than one other Canada vs. Nigeria fixture got here up once more on the World Cup. As soon as once more, Nigeria gained 3-1, however each groups didn’t make it out of the group section at Papua New Guinea 2016.

Match particulars

Event: FIFA U-20 World Cup
Host: Costa Rica
Recreation: Nigeria vs. Canada
Venue: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Alajuela
Date: Thursday, August 18
Kick-off time: 3 a.m. Nigerian time

Prediction

The Falconets and defending champions Japan are the one two groups who’ve an ideal win report in Costa Rica. And coach Chris Danjuma might be eager to maintain the ladies’ successful mentality.

Nigeria have managed simply two objectives at this match, conceding none. Canada, alternatively, have shipped 5, scoring simply as soon as.

Count on the Falconets to retain their solidity on the again. And I’m tipping the Reds to search out it powerful maintaining Nigeria’s star ahead Flourish Sabastine quiet.

Tip: Nigeria 2-0 Canada