A victory against the Italy will earn Nigeria the maximum three points and  top spot of group B at the on-going FIFA U-20 Women National Team in Japan. Today at the Univer Stadium in Kobe, Falconets of Nigeria battle Italy in one of the last group matches that will determine the teams to move into the quarter final.

Out of two matches played, Nigeria have four points and are closely followed by Korea Republic with three points with Brazil and Italy have two points and a point respectively. Interestingly, history is repeating itself today as both teams were at the 2004 edition of the age grade competition in Thailand, were drawn in group B and played the last match which ended 1-1.  ”

We know what is at stake and we are not ready to bungle it. It is a win and nothing else so that others can know that we are in Japan for the trophy,” Team Captain, Gloria Ofoegbu said.