Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia successfully reached the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, joining Côte d’Ivoire. Each team achieved notable victories in their matches played on March 14, with Nigeria defeating South Africa, Guinea overcoming Sierra Leone, Cameroon edging past Ethiopia, and Zambia winning against Tanzania.
Four teams have advanced to the third and final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, including Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia, as confirmed after their matches on Saturday, March 14. They will join Côte d’Ivoire in this decisive stage of the qualification process.
In the fixture between Nigeria and South Africa, Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory in Ikenne, concluding with an aggregate score of 5-1. Harmony Chidi scored the first goal in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun, who added another in the 56th minute, helping the Flamingos continue their World Cup aspirations.
Guinea triumphed over Sierra Leone with a 2-1 win, advancing with an aggregate score of 4-3. The match featured goals from Kouyaté Aïcha at the 8-minute mark and Aïssatou Diallo in the 54th minute, which sustained Guinea’s hopes of moving forward in the competition.
Cameroon achieved a narrow 1-0 victory against Ethiopia, solidifying their progression with a 6-2 aggregate score. Tazanou Ange, who had impressed in the earlier match, netted the decisive goal, ensuring the Young Lionesses will compete in the final stages against either Kenya or Uganda.
Zambia claimed a 1-0 win over Tanzania, facilitated by a goal from Masela Sekeseke just after his substitution in the 53rd minute. With an aggregate score of 4-0, the COSAFA U-17 champions will continue their journey, set to face the victor of the encounter between Benin and DR Congo in the third round.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers have concluded the second round, with Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia securing their advancement to the final stage. Each team demonstrated skill and determination in their respective matches, setting the stage for a competitive third round where they will vie for a place in the World Cup.
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