Japan takes on Nigeria at 7pm

2014 FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up Nigeria will take on Japan at 7pm tonight at Bava Park in Port Moresby.

Both teams have one win, one lose and a draw against each other.

Nigeria has had 7 appearances at the World Cup since 2002, while Japan stands at 4 appearances in the competition.

Neither teams have a title against them. Together their total scored goals stand at 8, that's 4 goals each from previous World Cup meets.

The Japanese side will be captained by defender and No. 5 Ruka Norimatsu, while Nigeria will be led by goalkeeper Sandra Chiichii.

Pictured in navy blue are the Japanese warming up before the match.

Author: 
Sally Pokiton