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After a nerve-wracking 2-1 win over Japan, the U-20 female
national team, the Falconets will have to keep their wits to get the result
needed to progress to the quarter finals.

In the 22nd match at the tournament in the German town of
Bochum, Desire Oparanozie, who has scored two goals in the two matches and her
strike partner, Ebere Orji will hope to score the goals to conquer the Mexican
girls. Orji, with all her all-action style has not hit the target in Germany
but her work rate has produced some assists told fifa.com that all she is
thinking of is helping her team to the next round.

“I want to help out my team with my ability to put the ball in
the net, but for the moment I’m not having much luck in that department. I am
happy to have played some part in the goals, though.” The Nigerian defence led
by Joy Jegede, captain of the side have to stay concentrated for the duration
of the match as the duo of Charlyn Corral and Stephany Mayor are blessed with
silky skills and will hurt the team if not well shackled. Their goal tender
Cecilia Santiago will also play a vital role as she has 17 saves in the
championship so far.

How to play the Mexicans The Les Aztecas are a very skilful
bunch and pack a very fast counter-attacking system. The captain, Renae Cuellar
is the midfield dynamo who keeps the motor running.

Esther Sunday must be more productive in her link-up play and as
she has shown so far, she could become the Nigerian team’s joker if she
concentrates fully on the job to be done. The Nigerian team must also make sure
that they score at least 70% of all chances created. In their first two
matches, the team created a lot of chances, especially against England, a game
that they should have comfortably seen off.

Coach Egan has to be in touch with his defenders so that their
concentration is tip-top.

The coach, Adat Egan has shown that he will tinker the team if
necessary is optimistic but also cautious as his team faces Group C leaders,
Mexico in the game that will determine who tops the group.

“As I said after our opening draw with England, my players have
a winning mindset. In the first game, all we were lacking was that little bit
of luck you need to claim three points. Against Japan our game clicked into
place right from the kick-off, and we overcame them with our strength and
speed.

“I’m very pleased and happy for my players. But we now need to
focus on Mexico, our upcoming opponents. We’re not quite there yet – we need to
make sure of our place in the next round in the final group match.” The Falconets
need at least a draw to be assured of a place in the next round. All last group
matches will kick off at the same time.

Group C Table Team

Results

14 July England 1-1 Nigeria

14 July Mexico 3-3 Japan

17 July Nigeria 2-1 Japan

17 July England 0-1 Mexico

Other fixtures

15:00 Bielefeld Japan vs. England

15:00 Bochum Nigeria vs. Mexico

18:00 Bielefeld Korea Rep vs. USA

18:00 Bochum Ghana vs. Switzerland