Brazil and Nigeria meet in the semifinal of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday, November 4. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. Brasília time at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco. Sportv will broadcast the match, and ge will follow it live.
Brazil topped Group C with two wins, against Canada and Norway, and a draw with Ghana. The team coached by Rilany Silva then defeated Poland in the round of 16 and China in the quarterfinals. Brazil are seeking their first title in the tournament.
Nigeria finished second in Group B with six points, losing to Poland and beating North Korea and Puerto Rico. In the knockout rounds, the team overcame Mexico and Venezuela. Nigeria are also aiming for their first title.
The other semifinal, between Japan and North Korea, is scheduled for Wednesday at noon Brasília time. The final will be played on Friday, November 7. The tournament, hosted by Morocco, began on October 17.
Brazil are expected to line up with Nathy; Isa Rech, Yasmin Queiroz, Andreyna, Sarah and Marcela Bontoim; Carol Melo, Helena and Pepe; Sofia Gamonal and Greise Kelly. Nigeria’s projected lineup is Jane Ijirgho; Azeezat Oduntan, Ohunene Sunday, Esther Stephen and Kanyinsola Yusuf; Mary Dunstan, Favour Nkwocha and Tosin Rafiu; Queen Joseph, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Oluebube Umejiaki.
Sources: Globo Esporte.