FIFA U20 World Cup: Nigeria vs Germany (Preview, Time, Line-ups, Prediction)
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will clash with Germany in Christchurch on Thursday in an U-20 World Cup Round of 16 match after they defeated Hungary 2-0 to finish second in Group E.
This clash of continental champions promises an awful lot on paper. Both have looked in superb form so far, with Nigeria’s defeat to Brazil the only blemish from the pair’s entire tournament. They’ve hit 24 goals between them so far, with the Europeans setting a new record for the group stage with their staggering haul of 16 in three games.
Key men
Taiwo Awoniyi led the line in the crucial game against Hungary, and it was his brace that securing their place in the last sixteen.
Along with Isaac Success and Godwin Saviour, the trio will provide a stern test for a German defence that has looked rather suspect at times.
Kelechi Iheanacho, of Manchester City, is another option off the bench and he could trouble the tired legs of Marc-Oliver Kempf and co. late on.
Not to be forgotten, is goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo. He recovered after a crucial mistake against Brazil to put in an heroic performance in the Hungary game.
For Germany, it’s hard to look past Marc Stendera and Hany Mukhtar as the men who make things happen.
Both have four goals from the group stages and will be keen to add to that total, with Stendera adding two assists to that tally.
The Eintracht Frankfurt man has been key from set-pieces, and has shown he is one for press situations – slotting home both penalties so far.
Grischa Prömel has been the driving force from deep so far, his two goals and all-round consistency have marked him out from the rest.
One of the biggest names at the tournament, Julian Brandt, showed what he capable of against Honduras, when he scored a delightful chipped goal.
Like their European opponents, Nigeria are also stronger going forwards than when it comes to defending.
Predicted XIs (To be updated later)
Germany: (4-2-3-1) Schwäbe; Akpoguma, Kempf, Stark, Bauer; Weigl, Prömel; Brandt, Öztunali, Stendera; Mukhtar.
Nigeria: (4-2-3-1) Enaholo; Muhammed, Ndidi, Bello, Mustapha; Idowu, Ifeanyi; Bulbwa, Isaac, Godwin; Awoniyi.
Time
The match will kick off at 7.30 pm on Thursday, which is 8.30am in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will clash with Germany in Christchurch on Thursday in an U-20 World Cup Round of 16 match after they defeated Hungary 2-0 to finish second in Group E.
This clash of continental champions promises an awful lot on paper. Both have looked in superb form so far, with Nigeria’s defeat to Brazil the only blemish from the pair’s entire tournament. They’ve hit 24 goals between them so far, with the Europeans setting a new record for the group stage with their staggering haul of 16 in three games.
It will be an
intriguing meeting of styles too, with Germany’s incisive and probing
passing play sitting opposite the electrifying counter-attacks of
Nigeria. Both are built to attack and all signs point to a superb
knockout tie.
Germany have seen their goal breached just twice so far, but the only
question mark above their head lies in the fact they haven’t faced a
serious challenge yet, while Nigeria are more than warmed up after the
challenges of Group E.Key men
Taiwo Awoniyi led the line in the crucial game against Hungary, and it was his brace that securing their place in the last sixteen.
Along with Isaac Success and Godwin Saviour, the trio will provide a stern test for a German defence that has looked rather suspect at times.
Kelechi Iheanacho, of Manchester City, is another option off the bench and he could trouble the tired legs of Marc-Oliver Kempf and co. late on.
Not to be forgotten, is goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo. He recovered after a crucial mistake against Brazil to put in an heroic performance in the Hungary game.
For Germany, it’s hard to look past Marc Stendera and Hany Mukhtar as the men who make things happen.
Both have four goals from the group stages and will be keen to add to that total, with Stendera adding two assists to that tally.
The Eintracht Frankfurt man has been key from set-pieces, and has shown he is one for press situations – slotting home both penalties so far.
Grischa Prömel has been the driving force from deep so far, his two goals and all-round consistency have marked him out from the rest.
One of the biggest names at the tournament, Julian Brandt, showed what he capable of against Honduras, when he scored a delightful chipped goal.
Like their European opponents, Nigeria are also stronger going forwards than when it comes to defending.
Predicted XIs (To be updated later)
Germany: (4-2-3-1) Schwäbe; Akpoguma, Kempf, Stark, Bauer; Weigl, Prömel; Brandt, Öztunali, Stendera; Mukhtar.
Nigeria: (4-2-3-1) Enaholo; Muhammed, Ndidi, Bello, Mustapha; Idowu, Ifeanyi; Bulbwa, Isaac, Godwin; Awoniyi.
Time
The match will kick off at 7.30 pm on Thursday, which is 8.30am in Nigeria
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