Published on: Jun 11, 2019 11:32 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 12, 2019 6:02 pm IST
With both the teams suffering heavy defeats in their opening world cup games, the next game gives a chance to both Nigeria and South Korea to open their account in the group, as they play each other at Stade des Alpes.
The Teams: Nigeria and South Korea
World ranking:
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First game snippets:
Nigeria: Even without the world’s best women player Ada Hegerberg, Norway were more than a match for Nigeria as the African team was trounced 3-0 in their opening game.
The same can be said about South Korea who put on an invisible show for the most part of their opening game against hosts France.
Match Details:
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 match will be played between Nigeria and South Korea at Stade des Alpes, in Grenoble, France. The ground has a capacity of 20,068. The game will start at 06:30 PM (IST), on Wednesday, June 12.
Broadcast details:
Sony Sports Network has the exclusive rights to broadcast FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 matches in India. Premier members can also enjoy the live action on the official SonyLiv App.
Recent form (Last six matches) Nigeria – L W L W L L South Korea – L W L D L L
Nigeria Team News:
We will keep on working hard for better results?. Thank you for always supporting us?.#SoarSuperFalcons #Team9jaStrong #DareToShine #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/GKIICP3CNm— Evelyn Nwabuoku (@E_Nwabuoku) June 11, 2019
We will keep on working hard for better results?. Thank you for always supporting us?.#SoarSuperFalcons #Team9jaStrong #DareToShine #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/GKIICP3CNm
— Evelyn Nwabuoku (@E_Nwabuoku) June 11, 2019
Despite featuring in the AFCON Finals in 2018, Josephine Chukwunonye has been dropped from Nigeria’s World Cup squad. Thus, Osinachi Ohale is expected to play at the left-back.
In addition, Onome Ebi and Faith Michael (Ikidi) should partner at the back.
Possible ins or outs of this game:
Nigeria – Probable XI: Probable XI: Tochukwu Oluehi(GK), Josephine Chukwunonye, Osinachi Ohale, Onome Ebi, Ngozi Ebere, Halimatu Ayinde, Rita Chikwelu, Ngozi Okobi, Francisca Ordega, Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala
South Korea Team News:
No injury concerns for South Korea. All the big guns, expected to be named, are in the squad.
Probable XI: Kim Jung-Mi (GK), Jang Sel-gi, Kim Do-yeon, Hwang Bo-ram, Kim Hye-ri, Cho So-hyun, Young-Ju Lee, Kang Yu-Mi, Ji So-yun, Lee Geum-min, Jung Seol-bin
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