Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have qualified for the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, advancing from their respective fixtures on March 14. Highlights include Nigeria’s 2-0 win over South Africa and Guinea’s 2-1 victory against Sierra Leone. Cameroon’s 1-0 win secured their place, and Zambia defeated Tanzania 1-0 to progress.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers saw Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia advance to the third and final round, joining Côte d’Ivoire. This achievement results from their respective victories on Saturday, March 14.
In the matchup between Nigeria and South Africa, Nigeria triumphed with a 2-0 victory in Ikenne, securing their progression with an aggregate score of 5-1. Harmony Chidi scored the first goal in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun’s second goal in the 56th minute, continuing Nigeria’s pursuit of qualifying for the finals of the tournament in 2025.
Guinea also moved forward by defeating Sierra Leone 2-1 in the second leg, culminating in a tight aggregate score of 4-3. Kouyaté Aïcha initiated the scoring in the 8th minute, and Aïssatou Diallo extended the lead with a goal in the 54th minute, keeping Guinea’s aspirations alive for the final stage.
Cameroon secured a solid 1-0 win against Ethiopia, with Tazanou Ange netting the essential goal. This result, combined with a 6-2 aggregate, allows the Young Lionesses to progress to the final stage, where they will contend with the victor of the Kenya-Uganda matchup.
Zambia clinched their spot in the next round following a narrow 1-0 victory over Tanzania, courtesy of a goal from Masela Sekeseke in the 53rd minute. With an aggregate score of 4-0, the COSAFA U-17 champions will face either Benin or DR Congo in their ensuing qualifier.
In summary, the recent matches of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers confirmed the qualification of Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia for the final round. Each team showcased resilience and determination, with Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia delivering impressive performances that propelled them closer to achieving their goal of participating in the prestigious tournament in 2025.
Original Source: www.cafonline.com
