South Korea closing in on last 16

SOUTH KOREA coach Huh Jung-moo is confident his side can reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time on foreign soil.

The Taegeuk Warriors take on pointless Nigeria today in Durban in a crucial Group B showdown.

South Korea are second in Group B alongside Greece on three points and know that victory over Nigeria would secure a place in the next round provided Greece fail to beat group leaders Argentina in the other pool game.