Flamingos Set For Italy Showdown As FIFA Confirms U-17 Women’s World Cup Round Of 16 Fixtures
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH
THE FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 has entered its knockout phase, with the Round of 16 fixtures officially confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on Saturday 25 October.
After two weeks of thrilling group-stage football, 16 nations have secured their places in the next round — setting up several blockbuster clashes as the race for youth football supremacy intensifies.
Nigeria Face Italy in High-Stakes Knockout Battle
Nigeria’s Flamingos, one of Africa’s three remaining teams in the tournament, are set to face Italy in a crucial Round of 16 encounter that promises fireworks.
The match will take place on Tuesday 28 October at 8:00 p.m. (WAT) in Rabat. Nigeria heads into the tie full of confidence after finishing third in their group, capped by a dominant 4–0 victory over Samoa in their final group game.
The Flamingos will be hoping to build on their 2022 bronze-winning campaign, where they reached the semi-finals, while Italy — who qualified from a tough group featuring Brazil and Japan — will aim to halt Nigeria’s momentum in what is expected to be one of the round’s most entertaining fixtures.
Tuesday’s Fixtures: Powerhouses and Home Favourites in Action
The knockout drama begins on Tuesday afternoon with two early kick-offs:
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Brazil vs China — 4:30 p.m. (WAT)
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USA vs Netherlands — 4:30 p.m. (WAT)
In the evening, hosts Morocco will look to extend their dream debut run when they battle North Korea at 8:00 p.m., followed by the Nigeria–Italy showdown at the same time slot.
Wednesday’s Line-Up: Continental Clashes Continue
The action continues on Wednesday 29 October with another set of heavyweight encounters featuring both African and European sides:
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Spain vs France — 4:30 p.m.
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Mexico vs Paraguay — 4:30 p.m.
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Canada vs Zambia — 8:00 p.m.
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Japan vs Colombia — 8:00 p.m.
Full Round of 16 Fixtures — FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025
Tuesday 28 October
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Brazil vs China — 4:30 p.m.
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USA vs Netherlands — 4:30 p.m.
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North Korea vs Morocco — 8:00 p.m.
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Italy vs Nigeria — 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 29 October
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Spain vs France — 4:30 p.m.
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Mexico vs Paraguay — 4:30 p.m.
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Canada vs Zambia — 8:00 p.m.
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Japan vs Colombia — 8:00 p.m.
With the world’s brightest young stars set to light up Morocco, the Round of 16 promises fierce contests, national pride, and defining moments as the journey to the quarter-finals begins.
