The Falconets will take on the Netherlands for a place in the semifinals of the U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica after they beat Canada 3-1 to finish as winners of a tough-looking Group C.
The quarterfinal against the Dutch, who finished second in Group D, will be played on Sunday.
The Nigerian girls went behind after a blunder by goalkeeper Oyono.
However, they bounced back with two goals from the penalty spot by Esther Onyenezide before half time.
She has now netted three goals in the competition.
A late goal by substitute Chioma Olise off a superb low cross from the left by Imuran wrapped up a third straight victory.
European champions France finished as Group C runners-up after they beat Korea Republic 1-0 in the other game.
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