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Okobi-Okeoghene: Nigeria's looking forward to Women's World Cup next round after beating Germany

Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says Nigeria are eagerly aiming to see off Germany when they meet in the Round of 16 on Saturday.

The Super Falcons reached the knockout stage through the best third-placed slot, while Die Nationalelf finished as Group B winners with nine points.

The Africans have lost all previous four competitive meetings with the Germans in all major international matches since 1991.

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However, the Eskilstuna United midfielder is confident that her side can eliminate the two-time world champions in Grenoble.

"To reach this stage of the competition was really deserving for us because we've worked unitedly to get here," Okobi-Okeoghene told Goal.