FIFA U-17 World Cup: Netherlands set up knock out stage meeting with Golden Eaglets
Nigeria Golden Eaglets will be up against the Netherlands on Wednesday in the round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 following the completion of group stage matches in the wee hours of Monday.
The Europeans waited till the last group matches to determine their place as one of four best losers in the championship.
The Netherlands gave themselves a lifeline after they thump USA 4-0 on Saturday to finish in the third position behind Senegal who came second with 6 points. Korea Republic won the group on 7 point after they won two games and drew one.
Five time World champions, Nigeria finish top of group B despite losing their last game to Australia.
Nigeria vs Netherlands will come up on Tuesday 5 November 2019 at midnight.