The quarterfinals of the Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ begin on Friday with the tie between USA and Nigeria. The Americans reached the knockout phase by topping Group A with two wins and a draw.
Nigeria took second place in Group B, recording two wins and a defeat.
Date and time: USA v Nigeria, 21 October, 13:00 CAT (GMT +2)
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
How to watch: SuperSport and DStv will be streaming the match live in selected territories. If you live in one of them, you can watch the game here.
The teams: All the squad lists for India 2022 are available at Fifa+.
If unchanged, USA will start with Valentina Amaral; Gisele Thompson, Cameron Roller, Ella Emri and Nicola Fraser; Riley Jackson, Charlotte Kohler and Lauren Martinho; Taylor Suarez, Emeri Adames and Melina Rebimbas.
Nigeria will line up with Faith Omilana; Omamuzo Edafe, Shakirat Oyinlola, Comfort Folorunsho and Miracle Usani; Bisola Mosaku, Blessing Emmanuel, Taiwo Afolabi and Tumininu Adeshina; Amina Bello and Opeyemi Ajakaye.
Results at India 2022
11 October, India 0-8 USA
11 October, Germany 2-1 Nigeria
14 October, Brazil 1-1 USA
14 October, New Zealand 0-4 Nigeria
17 October, USA 4-0 Morocco
17 October, Nigeria 2-1 Chile
Head to head: USA and Nigeria have never played each other before at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup