U-17 WWC: Nigeria vs Columbia, starting XI, head-to-head

Nigeria's U-17 Women's team will take on Columbia on Wednesday, October 26 (today) in Goa for a place in the grand finale at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in India.

The Flamingos secured a semi-final berth after knocking out tournament favourites, USA 4-3 on penalty shootouts after both teams played a one-all stalemate after 90 minutes of regulation time.

Nigerian defender Edafe put Flamingos ahead from the spot in the 27th minute after a VAR check.

Amalia Villarreal equalized for the US in the 40th minute through a well-taken strike that bounced off a Nigerian defender.

Columbia on the other hand beat Tanzania by 3-0 in the quarterfinals to set up a meeting with the Flamingos in the semis.

Head-to-head

Matches and wins

Nigeria have won 2 matches, 1 draw, and 1 defeat out of their 4 matches played at the tournament so far.

Flamingos lost 2-1 against Germany in their group opener and bounced back with a 4-0 win against New Zealand and a 2-1 win against Chile before eliminating the US 4-3 in the shootout.

Columbia on the other end has managed 3 wins and 1 defeat in 4 matches.

The South Americans lost 1-0 to Spain in their group opener but bounced back strongly with wins over China, Mexico, and Tanzania.

Goals scored and conceded

The Flamingos have managed to score 8 goals and have conceded 4 goals in their 4 matches so far.

Columbia on the other hand have also scored 7 goals and conceded 2.

Nigeria's predicted starting XI

Coach Olowookere Bankole made one change from the team that started against the USA in the quarterfinals.

Ajakare drops to the bench as Etim replaces her in the starting line-up.

1. Omalina (GK)
2. Edafe
3. Usani
4. Adeshina
5. Oyinlola
6. Bello
7. Emmanuel (Captain)
8. Afolabi
9. Folorunsho
10. Mosaku
11. Etim


The game will kick off at 12:00 noon Nigerian time at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.