Neither Spain nor Nigeria have lost a FIFA U-17 World Cup match in regulation time since 2003, a record that both sides will put to the test when they meet in Lagos on Thursday. Adding a little extra spice to an already intriguing semi-final is the fact that the Spaniards are aiming to exact revenge for their defeat in the final of Korea 2007.
On that occasion the Nigerians edged La Rojita in a penalty shootout, consigning the Europeans to their third defeat in the final. And with the support of a football-mad nation behind them, the tournament hosts firmly believe they can deny the highly motivated Spanish once again.
The game
Spain-Nigeria, Thursday 12 November, Lagos, 19.00 (local time)
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