Nigeria, runners-up last time out, take on the team that finished just beneath them on the podium, Korea Republic, in what promises to be a fascinating clash of styles. The Africans will not be short on confidence having enjoyed a very impressive qualification campaign, in contrast to their east Asian opponents, who only secured their place when Japan were designated as hosts.

Players to watch
Korea Republic’s Yeo Minji. As winner of the adidas Golden Ball at the last FIFA U-17’s Women’s World Cup, the striker will be keen to pick up where she left off after finding the net no fewer than eight times at Trinidad and Tobago 2010.

Nigeria can call on the deadly two-pronged attack of Orji Ebere and Desire Oparanozie. Those familiar faces are joined by budding national team prospect Francisca Ordega as well as U-17 goal-scoring hero Ngozi Okobi.

The words
"Our opening game against South Korea will give us an indication of how far we can go, and it could also give us a real confidence boost. Make no mistake, I haven’t come to Japan to admire the skyscrapers; I’m here to win the World Cup," Francisca Ordega, Nigeria striker.

Havilah93: good luck to them.......hope we win it this time.....
Group B
Brazil
Italy
Nigeria
Korea

latbas: Will NTA show d match?

Okija_juju:

With teams like Brazil, Italy and co in our group, I dont expect them to win, only to surprise me.

ocman: Go yea nigerian team, fail, fall-out and come back home as usual

semid4lyfe:

Source - FIFA.com

Match will be on Supersport 3 from 9.45am

Havilah93:
NTA ke?

honeric01: brila fm will show it

Havilah93:
NTA ke?

Emmysteve: Pls whats the actual time? 9:45am or 6pm? Urgent pls.

Ninilowo:
Dstv will show it. I mean Delta State Television

ortopazz: I believe in them, last time i followed them and if ntietro Effiom is still their coach i expect bigger things.





This is our time for women domination and our cup

ocman: Go yea nigerian team, fail, fall-out and come back home as usual