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Japan vs Nigeria: U-17 Women's World Cup Final
Nigeria's five match-winners could beat Japan in U-17 Women's World Cup final.
In brief
Nigeria's five match-winners could beat Japan in U-17 Women's World Cup final. Nigeria's five different players who won Player of the Match in the U-17 Women's World Cup could decide the final against Japan. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria's Final Advantage
Nigeria's ability to find a new leader depending on the demands of a particular match could prove decisive against Japan.
Five Player of the Match Winners
Five different Nigerian players earned Player of the Match across six matches at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi
Adegbuyi scored two goals and played a key role in Nigeria's semi-final victory over Brazil.
Oluebube Umejiaku
Umejiaku has three goals and demonstrated ability to create problems for opposing defences.
Nanami Kurita
Kurita scored four goals and established herself as a major threat in the final third.
Harura Matsushita
Matsushita is a defensive midfielder who brings composure and intelligence to Japan's play.
Azeezat Oduntan
Oduntan is Nigeria's captain and has defensive leadership responsibilities in the final.
Kou Kadowaki
Kadowaki made a decisive penalty save during Japan's semi-final victory over Korea DPR.
The Final Challenge
Nigeria must balance individual brilliance with tactical discipline to beat Japan in the final.
Historic Opportunity
Nigeria aims to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
The one thing
Nigeria's five different players who won Player of the Match in the U-17 Women's World Cup could decide the final against Japan.
