Recall that the Nigerian team qualified for the quarter-finals of the under-17 Women’s World Cup by narrowly defeating the host nation, the Dominican Republic, with a tight score of 1-0 in their match on Wednesday.
More so, North Korea qualified for the quarter-finals after defeating England with a commanding score of 4-0 in their final group match. This showcased North Korea’s strength as a formidable contender in the tournament.
Kenya, on the other hand, managed a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mexico. However, despite this win, both teams were unable to advance to the knockout stage, highlighting the competitive nature of the group.
In another thrilling encounter, Poland played to a tense 0-0 draw with Brazil, which was sufficient for them to qualify for the quarter-finals. Poland finished in second place in Group D, trailing only behind the group leaders, Japan.
Below are the quarter-final fixtures for the Under-17 Women’s World Cup and their Kick-Off Time:
Nigeria vs United States (Saturday, October 26: Kick-Off 8:30 p.m.)
North Korea vs Poland (Sunday, October 27: Kick-Off midnight)
Spain vs Ecuador (Sunday, October 27: Kick-Off 8:30 p.m.)
Japan vs England (Monday, October 28: Kick-off midnight)
