Nigeria’s U20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have released their Starting XI for their final Group F fixture of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup against New Caledonia.

The Falconets head into the game knowing the importance of securing a strong result as they look to keep their hopes of reaching the Round of 16 alive.

Captain Christiana Uzoma keeps her place in goal and will lead the team from the back.

Kareem Ramotalahi, Favour Nkwocha and Tumininu Adeshina have been handed starting roles for the game, while Mary Mamudu and Victory Lucky will begin the match from the bench.

The Falconets Starting XI are Christiana Uzoma in goal, with Favour Nkwocha, Onyedikachi Ekezie, Queen Joseph and Jumai Adebayo forming the defensive line.

Ramotalahi Kareem, Kafayat Mafisere, Tosin Rafiu, Rebecca Adegbemile and Tumininu Adeshina will also feature, while Janet Akekoromowei leads the attacking options.

Nigeria’s substitutes are Victory Lucky, Winner Onajite, Chisom Nwachukwu, Folajomi Olabiyi, Mary Mamudu, Amber Ogbolu and Hannah Ibrahim.

Bright Effiong Etim and Jane Ijirigho are the two goalkeepers named on the bench.

The Falconets will be hoping to hit the ground running and take their chances as they face New Caledonia in a must-win clash.