In the Under-17 World Cup, Nigeria, the fourth representative of Africa, plays its first match against Mexico. Nigeria, the most successful nation in the competition, faces Mexico, and they aim to confirm their consistency in this youth competition. The lineups for the two teams are as follows:
Nigeria: Alampasu-Muhammed, Okon, Idowu, Alfa-Isaac, Ihenacho, Yahaya, Nwakali-Ezeh, Bello
Mexico: Gudino-Calderon, Wbias, Teran, Rodriguez-Almanza, Diaz, Ochoa, Tovar-Rivas, Jaimes