A goal in each half saw Nigeria commence their 2012 FIFA U-20 Women&rsquo;s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Korea Republic in Saitama to take an early lead at the top of Group B.<br /><br />Ngozi Okobi opened the scoring on the quarter-hour mark, while Desire Oparanozie extended the advantage midway through the second period.<br /><br />The Nigerians, backed by a buoyant and colourful band of supporters, went ahead following smart work from Francisca Ordega on the right side of the box, with the midfielder playing a perfect low ball across the face of goal for Okobi to score.<br /><br />With Okobi, Ordega and Oparanozie all dangerous in possession, Nigeria provided a regular threat, although Korea Republic, with their short-passing game in evidence, provided a tough opponent for the 2010 runners-up.<br /><br />However, Korea Republic suffered a massive blow in the latter stages of the first half with midfield schemer Yeo Minji, the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women&rsquo;s World Cup adidas Golden Ball winner, forced off with injury.<br /><br />Nigeria claimed a deserved second with Ebere Orji&rsquo;s cross into the penalty finding Oparanozie who scored with a stylish header. Late chances went the way of Esther Sunday but Nigeria had to make do with a 2-0 scoreline.<br /><br />&ldquo;This was the planned result,&rdquo; said Nigeria coach Okon Edwin. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve even improved compared to last World Cup and we&rsquo;ll try to do better than that, which means that we want to do better than second place." <br /><br />(Source: Fifa.com)<br />