The Flamingoes will on Friday in Mumbai take on USA and Onyeka Gamero, whose father is Nigerian, for a place in the semifinal of this year’s U17 World Cup in India.
Kick-off time Friday is 12 noon in Nigeria.
The Flamingoes finished second in Group B with six points, while USA won Group A with seven points ahead of Brazil, who placed second on goals difference after they trounced India 5-0.
USA lined up a second-string side today to thrash Morocco 4-0 to finish the group stage with 13 goals scored and a goal conceded.
Onyeka, who has so far scored a goal and provided an assist, was one of seven starters who were rested for today’s match against Morocco.
She was named Player of the Match in the USA record 8-0 thrashing of hosts India on the opening day of the tournament.
Reigning CONCACAF champions USA have yet to win the U17 World Cup.
Nigeria have thus far failed to go past the quarterfinal in three previous attempts – 2010, 2012 and 2014.
