The National
U-17 Women's Team of Nigeria, the Flamingoes will take on their U-17
Counterparts from Colombia on Saturday in their last group match of the
on-going FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012 in Azerbaijan. The Flamingoes currently occupy top
spot in Group A with 4 points same with Canada but with a better goal
difference while their opponents on Saturday - Columbia occupy the 3rd spot
with 3 points.Colombia defeated Azerbaijan 4-0 in it's first match and lost by a lone goal to Canada in the second. Nigeria, on the other hand drew 1-1 with Canada in the opening game and pummeled Azerbaijan 11-0 in it's second match.
As it stands, both teams can qualify to the Quarters although the path looks easier for the Nigerians. A draw will see the Flamingoes going on to the next stage of the competition with 5 points while Colombia needs an outright win to advance to the knock-out stage taking it for granted that Canada will defeat Azerbaijan
.The match will be played at the 5,000 capacity Bayil Stadium in Baku and kick-off is 4pm Nigerian time.