Nigeria’s U -20 Women’s football team the Falconets, will take on Japan in the round of 16 at this year’s FIFA women’s World Cup in Colombia.
The pairing was confirmed after Japan defeated Austria 2-0 in their final Group E game in the early hours of Monday.
The win saw Japan claim their third win in the group stage and finish as leaders while Austria placed second with six points.
The Falconets progressed into the first knockout round after a 4-0 win against Venezuela in their final group game on Saturday.
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It is their second win in the group stage after opening their campaign with a 1-0 win against South Korea.
They finished behind Germany who despite losing 1-0 to South Korea still topped the group ahead of the Falconets on goals difference.
After finishing second, the Falconets will now take on the winner of Group E Japan.
The round of 16 fixtures will hold from Wednesday, to Friday
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
