Argentina’s Adriana Alvarez has been appointed to referee Nigeria’s pivotal Group B match against Puerto Rico at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with the contest taking place this evening at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.
Alvarez handed first tournament assignment
The Argentine official will oversee her first match as a centre referee at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
- Alvarez’s latest international appointments before arriving at this tournament came at the South American U-20 Women’s Championship earlier this year.
- She will head an all-South American officiating crew.
- Daiana Milone has been named as assistant referee one.
- Kick-off is set for 7:00pm Nigerian time.
Nigeria seeking urgent Group B response
The Flamingos enter the Puerto Rico fixture under major pressure after suffering a disappointing defeat to Poland in their previous group match.
Nigeria need a convincing win to revive their campaign. Victory is considered vital if the Flamingos are to emerge from Group B and build momentum for a lengthy run in the knockout rounds.
North Korea await in final group fixture
After facing Puerto Rico, Nigeria will complete their Group B schedule against former champions North Korea on October 23.
