FIFA U-17 WORLD CUP UPDATE: Nigeria, Brazil Eye Knockout Round

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will be hoping to qualify for the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup as they take on Ecuador in the second round of group B matches.

Both sides have three points apiece after Nigeria defeated Hungary 4-2 while Ecuador were 2-1 better than Australia.

The winner of this match will not only lead the group, they will book their place in the next round of the competition.

The two losers in the first group matches, Hungary and Australia will lurk horns as they battle to revive their hopes of progressing in the competition.

Host Brazil, who whitewashed Canada 4-1 will tread tackles with New Zealand, who lost to debutants Angola 1-2 in their opening match.

Angola will take on Canada, who are desperate to win to avoid an early exit from the World Cup.

In Monday’s matches, Spain and Argentina settled for a goalless draw. It was the same score line between Paraguay and Mexico.

Debutants, Solomon Island could not contend with the Italians, who won 5-0 while Tajikistan shocked Africa champions, Cameroon 1-0.