The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers witnessed Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea reach the third round, joining Côte d’Ivoire. Each team secured crucial victories in their matches, showcasing their determination to qualify for the finals in 2025. Notable outcomes include Nigeria’s 2-0 win over South Africa, Guinea’s 2-1 triumph over Sierra Leone, Cameroon’s 1-0 victory against Ethiopia, and Zambia’s 1-0 success against Tanzania.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers have seen Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea secure advancement to the third and final round, joining Côte d’Ivoire after their matches on Saturday, March 14. Each of these teams showcased strong performances to clinch their spots.
Nigeria triumphed over South Africa with a score of 2-0, concluding their series with an aggregate of 5-1. Harmony Chidi initiated the scoring in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun’s goal in the 56th minute, solidifying Nigeria’s ambitions for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Guinea also made progress by defeating Sierra Leone 2-1 in the second leg, achieving an aggregate score of 4-3. The match saw Kouyaté Aïcha score first in the 8th minute, followed by Aïssatou Diallo in the 54th minute, preserving Guinea’s hopes for reaching the finals.
Cameroon secured a 1-0 victory over Ethiopia, propelled by Tazanou Ange’s solo goal, which marked her second goal in the series. This win extended Cameroon’s aggregate to 6-2, as they prepare for a face-off against either Kenya or Uganda in the next round.
Lastly, Zambia’s qualification was marked by a narrow 1-0 victory against Tanzania, with Masela Sekeseke scoring shortly after her entry in the game, leading them to a total aggregate of 4-0. This successful outing positions the COSAFA U-17 champions against the victor of the clash between Benin and DR Congo moving forward.
In summary, the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers have progressed to the third round with impressive performances from Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea. Each team’s victories not only reflect their tactical strength and skill but also underline their aspirations for the upcoming World Cup. The competitions will continue to unfold as they prepare for their respective challenges against other formidable teams.
Original Source: www.cafonline.com
