The Falconets of Nigeria will now need to beat whipping team New Caledonia in their final group game to reach the knockout rounds of the U20 World Cup after they held China to a scoreless draw today.
Nigeria, who are now third in the group standings with a point from two matches, take on New Caledonia Sunday afternoon in this decisive game.
Spain top the standings on six points after two rounds of matches, while China are second with four points.
Debutants New Caledonia are rock bottom having so far lost their first two matches and shipped in 16 goals.
Today, the Falconets battled hard against their Chinese counterparts, who fired five unreplied goals past New Caledonia in their opening match.
Benfica striker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei had a free kick on target in the first half.
In the second half, a penalty shout for the Nigerian girls was canceled by VAR.
The Falconets lost their opening game 2-0 to European champions Spain.
