U-17 World Cup: Ghana paired with Niger in round of 16

Ghana, Mali and Niger reached the the round of 16 in the 2017 U-17 World Cup in India 2017.

The Black Starlets of Ghana thrashed hosts India 4-0 defeat on Thursday to finish top of Group A ahead of Colombia, USA and India. The result means Ghana will face off Niger at the round of 16.

Niger fell 2-0 to Brazil in their last game but a 1-0 win over North Korea in their opener gifted them three points, just enough to secure passage to the last 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams.

Wednesday’s fixture is set for the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

Mali entertain Iraq at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in another round of 16 fixture.

FIFA U-17 WC INDIA 2017, ROUND OF 16

Mali vs Iraq
France vs Spain
Iran vs Mexico
England vs Japan
Brazil vs Honduras
Paraguay vs USA
Ghana vs Niger