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The Digest:

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, is set for a high-stakes Round of 16 encounter against a dominant Italy side at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. After a shaky group stage, the Nigerian girls must overcome an Italian squad that won all three group matches, scoring ten goals without reply.

Key Points:
  • Nigeria’s Flamingos to play Italy in the FIFA U-17 WWC Round of 16.
  • Match scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, at 8:00 p.m. Nigerian time.
  • Italy won all group games, scoring 10 goals and conceding none.
  • Nigeria advanced as the best third-placed team after a 4-0 win over Samoa.
  • This is the first-ever meeting between both sides at this level.
  • Head Coach Solomon Olowokoore says the team is “confident and hungry.”
  • The match will be broadcast live on FIFA TV.
Facing their toughest challenge yet, the Flamingos must convert chances and display unwavering grit to keep their World Cup dream alive against a flawless Italian team.

Sources: Soccernet, Score Nigeria