Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia secured their places in the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers on March 14, after successful matches, joining Côte d’Ivoire. Highlights included Nigeria’s 2-0 win over South Africa, Guinea’s 2-1 victory against Sierra Leone, Cameroon’s 1-0 win over Ethiopia, and Zambia defeating Tanzania 1-0.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers saw Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia progress to the third round, joining Côte d’Ivoire. This advancement followed their successful matches on Saturday, 14 March, showcasing impressive performances throughout the second round.
In their decisive match, Nigeria achieved a 2-0 victory over South Africa in Ikenne, culminating in a 5-1 aggregate score. Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the 37th minute, and Aishat Animashaun secured the win with a goal in the 56th minute, reinforcing their intention to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals.
Guinea successfully made their way to the next round with a 2-1 win against Sierra Leone, resulting in a narrow 4-3 aggregate. The scoring kicked off with a goal from Kouyaté Aïcha in the 8th minute, and Aïssatou Diallo extended the lead with another goal in the 54th minute, maintaining Guinea’s aspirations for qualification.
Cameroon demonstrated their prowess with a narrow 1-0 win over Ethiopia, concluding the match with a 6-2 aggregate score. Tazanou Ange netted the only goal of the match, propelling the Young Lionesses towards the final stage where they will face either Kenya or Uganda, depending on the outcome of their match.
Zambia secured their place in the third round with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania, attributed to a goal from Masela Sekeseke just six minutes after her substitution. This performance, paired with a strong aggregate score of 4-0, allows the COSAFA U-17 champions to advance in the competition. Their next challenge will be against the winner of the match between Benin and DR Congo.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers delivered thrilling matches, with Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia advancing to the final round. Their victories not only showcase their skills but also keep alive their hopes for a place in the 2025 World Cup finals. As they progress, all four teams will face new challenges that will test their mettle in the upcoming matches.
Original Source: www.cafonline.com
