Nigeria vs. Colombia: Match preview as Flamingos target first-ever FIFA u17 Women’s World Cup final

The Nigerian u17 ladies’s nationwide staff will advance to the championship match with a win over the South Individuals

Nigeria’s Flamingos will battle South American nation Colombia for a spot within the ultimate of the 2022 FIFA u17 Ladies’s World Cup on Wednesday on the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.

Nigeria loved a dramatic conquer favourites United States within the quarterfinals to succeed in the final 4.

The coach Bankole Olowookeere-tutored women held the Individuals to a 1-1 attract regular time earlier than edging the resultant penalty shootout 4-3 to advance on the expense of the Yanks.

Earlier, the Flamingos suffered a 2-1 opening-day defeat to Germany in Group B however recovered to crush New Zealand 4-0 and Chile 2-1 to complete as runners-up.

Colombia additionally emerged as second from a gaggle that had Spain, Mexico, and China. The Espresso Growers misplaced 1-0 to the Europeans however bounced again to beat the Chinese language 2-0 and the Mexicans 2-1 for a spot within the quarters.

Within the quarterfinals, the Colombians thrashed Tanzania 3-0 to arrange a date with Nigeria.

Face to face

Nigeria have bossed Colombia round at this degree, sustaining 100 per cent win document towards the South Individuals, with two wins out of two.

The 2 groups met for the primary time at Azerbaijan 2012, the place the Flamingos ran out 3-0 winners.

Of their second assembly at Costa Rica 2014, Nigeria edged a intently fought encounter, beating the Colombians 2-1 to qualify for the quarters.

The Flamingos made three quarterfinals appearances earlier than India 2022, whereas Colombia by no means made it previous the group stage.

That is the primary time each nations will play within the semifinals of the World Cup.

Match particulars

Competitors: FIFA U17 Ladies’s World Cup
Stage: Semifinal
Match: Nigeria vs. Colombia
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa.
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Kickoff time: 12 midday (Nigerian time)

The second semifinal match is between Germany and Spain on the similar venue.