Eight Nigerian Whizzkids Discover Round Of 16 Opponents At U20 World Cup
Published: May 28, 2017
The German U20 National Team made it through to the last sixteen of the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup after the final group games were decided on Sunday.
Germany finished third in Group B with four points following their 3-2 win over Vanuatu, and qualified for the knockout rounds ahead of Argentina and Honduras, who had three points each.
Hertha BSC defender Jordan Torunarigha, Fortuna Düsseldorf striker Emmanuel Iyoha and their teammates will tackle African opponents, Zambia, in the last sixteen at the Jeju World Cup Stadium, Seogwipo on Wednesday evening local time.
As for England, it was already done and dusted they qualified to the next round after topping Group A, ahead of South Korea and Argentina.
Paul Simpson's side will take on the third-placed team in Group C, Costa Rica, at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Wednesday.
Chelsea duo Dominic Solanke and Fikayo Tomori, Liverpool midfielders Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria, Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah and Everton's Ademola Lookman have all impressed for the Young Lions in Korea.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : fifa.com
Germany finished third in Group B with four points following their 3-2 win over Vanuatu, and qualified for the knockout rounds ahead of Argentina and Honduras, who had three points each.
Hertha BSC defender Jordan Torunarigha, Fortuna Düsseldorf striker Emmanuel Iyoha and their teammates will tackle African opponents, Zambia, in the last sixteen at the Jeju World Cup Stadium, Seogwipo on Wednesday evening local time.
As for England, it was already done and dusted they qualified to the next round after topping Group A, ahead of South Korea and Argentina.
Paul Simpson's side will take on the third-placed team in Group C, Costa Rica, at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Wednesday.
Chelsea duo Dominic Solanke and Fikayo Tomori, Liverpool midfielders Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria, Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah and Everton's Ademola Lookman have all impressed for the Young Lions in Korea.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : fifa.com
Latest News
- West Ham, Crystal Palace ready to challenge Serie A giants Juventus for Leicester ace Ndidi
- 2024 Super Eagles invitee attracting interest from Tottenham, Fulham and Aston Villa
- 'Simply phenomenal' - Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh names the best coach in the world
- Manu Garba impressed with Golden Eaglets midfield pre-U17 WAFU B, identifies three positions to fortify
- Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo provides injury update on Awoniyi pre-Everton
- Gift Orban replacement: Gent on brink of deal for tall Danish-Nigerian striker dubbed 'The New Onuachu'
- Spain youth team call-up for former Liverpool winger Elijah Gift; also eligible for Nigeria and Cuba
- Confirmed team news: Super Eagles defender Collins might miss Cardiff City v Southampton
- Photo: Trabzonspor striker Onuachu trains with special bandage ahead of potential return to action
- Transfer guru rules out possibility of 2021 Super Eagles invitee making a return to Chelsea this summer
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football