Preview – Nigeria vs. Germany: Flamingos face stiff European challenge in the hunt for World Cup bronze medal

The West Africans can finish their World Cup journey on a excessive with a memorable win over Die Nationalelf

The 2 overwhelmed semifinalists meet in a probably blockbuster D.Y. Patil Stadium encounter on Sunday afternoon as Nigeria look to tame Germany within the third-place match of the 2022 FIFA u17 Ladies’s World Cup.

This fixture can be a repeat of the opening Group B match on this match when Germany got here from behind at hand Nigeria a 2-1 defeat.

The Flamingos, nevertheless, grew from energy to energy after that opening-day loss, beating New Zealand and Chile to succeed in a fourth quarterfinal look in seven World Cup showings.

The coach Bankole Olowookere-tutored ladies then shocked favourites the US to succeed in the semifinals for the primary time in historical past.

However Colombia halted the Nigerian ladies’ dreamy run on penalties to sprint their hopes of lifting the distinguished trophy.

Germany additionally had their title hopes crushed within the semifinals by defending champions Spain. After scoring 13 objectives in 4 matches, the Germans failed to seek out their completion of their 1-0 loss to the Spaniards.

Face to face

The primary-ever match between the Nigerians and the Germans at this stage was the thrilling Group B conflict on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on October 11.

The Flamingos drew first blood via a fierce Miracle Usani free kick within the thirtieth minute.

However Svea Stoldt dragged Germany again on levelled phrases shortly after the halftime break earlier than Mara Alber earned the victory for the reigning European champions with a well-taken strike.

Germany are the agency favourites to repeat that feat on Sunday. However nationwide pleasure and an opportunity to say a primary World Cup medal will inspire the Flamingos to step up and upset the chances in opposition to the Europeans.

Match particulars

Competitors: FIFA U17 Ladies’s World Cup, India 2022
Stage: Bronze medal match
Match: Germany vs Nigeria
Date: October 30, 2022
Venue: D.Y. Patil Stadium
Kickoff time: 12:00 midday (Nigerian time)