Nigeria's women's team will aim for a place in the 2023 Women's World Cup play-offs when they take on Ireland's women's team on Monday.
Unlike their opponents, the girls in green have already been eliminated but are determined to end the campaign with a win.
Ireland's debut at the Women's World Cup ends on Monday after two consecutive defeats in the opening rounds.
Their campaign began with a 1-0 loss to tournament hosts Australia and turned their attention to Thursday's game against Olympic champions Canada.
The girls in Green got off to a flying start when Katie McCabe scored straight from a corner kick in the fourth minute, but a poor Megan Connolly own goal sent both teams straight into the break.
Adriana Leon gave Canada the lead eight minutes into the second half and the Irish were eliminated from the group stage with five losses in six games.
As the tours to Australia and New Zealand draw to a close, Ireland are looking for their first Women's World Cup title.
Nigeria got off to a great start to the campaign with great performances against Canada and Australia, taking four points from their first two matches.
The Super Falcons showed their defensive prowess by holding Canada to a scoreless draw before showing their offensive prowess against Australia on Thursday.
Randy Waldrum's side came back from a goal down to secure a three-goal gap over the Matildas thanks to goals from Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale, and Asisat Oshoala.
Manchester City's Alanna Kennedy reduced the gap in the 10th minute of added time, but Nigeria took all three points and continued to lead the group on goal difference.
Avoiding defeat will advance to the round of 16, with defeat determined by the results of the other group matches between Canada and Australia.
Kick-off time: The Nigeria v Ireland women's match will be played on Monday at 11:00 Nigeria time.
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