Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have qualified for the third round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, achieving significant victories in their respective matches on March 14. Each team showcased their prowess, with Nigeria defeating South Africa, Guinea overcoming Sierra Leone, Cameroon triumphed over Ethiopia, and Zambia edging past Tanzania.
The 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers have seen Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea progress to the third and final round. Their victories on Saturday, March 14, secured their spots alongside Côte d’Ivoire in the next stage of the competition.
In their match, Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-0 in Ikenne, achieving an aggregate score of 5-1. Harmony Chidi scored the first goal in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun’s goal in the 56th minute, ensuring Nigeria’s ongoing pursuit of World Cup qualification.
Guinea advanced with a 2-1 win over Sierra Leone, resulting in a 4-3 aggregate score. Kouyaté Aïcha initiated the scoring in the 8th minute, with Aïssatou Diallo extending the lead in the 54th minute, solidifying Guinea’s aspirations for the next stage.
Cameroon registered a narrow 1-0 victory against Ethiopia, allowing them to progress with a 6-2 aggregate score. The decisive goal came from Tazanou Ange, who had previously scored in the first leg of the fixture. Cameroon will now face the winner of the Kenya versus Uganda match.
Zambia secured their spot in the final round after a 1-0 win over Tanzania. Masela Sekeseke scored just six minutes after coming on in the 53rd minute. This victory, along with their 4-0 aggregate win, enables Zambia to continue their path as they prepare to compete against either Benin or DR Congo in the next round.
In conclusion, Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have successfully advanced to the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Their decisive victories not only demonstrate their skill and determination but also set the stage for an exciting final phase as they aim to secure a place in the World Cup. The upcoming matches will determine the final opponents for these teams on their path to international competition.
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