Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have advanced to the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers following their victories on March 14. Notable matches include Nigeria’s 2-0 win over South Africa and Guinea’s 2-1 triumph against Sierra Leone. Cameroon and Zambia also secured their places with 1-0 and 1-0 victories, respectively.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers witnessed Nigeria, Cameroon, Guinea, and Zambia securing their progression to the third and final round, having triumphed in their respective matches on Saturday, March 14. They join Côte d’Ivoire in this decisive stage of the qualifiers.
In their match, Nigeria achieved a 2-0 victory against South Africa, culminating in a 5-1 aggregate score. Harmony Chidi initiated scoring in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun securing the lead in the 56th minute. With this win, Nigeria continues its pursuit of a position in the finals of the upcoming tournament.
Guinea overcame Sierra Leone with a 2-1 victory in the second leg, finishing the aggregate score at 4-3, ensuring their place in the next round. Kouyaté Aïcha scored early in the 8th minute, with Aïssatou Diallo adding another goal in the 54th minute, keeping Guinea’s aspirations alive.
Cameroon also progressed with a narrow 1-0 win against Ethiopia, concluding their aggregate at 6-2. Tazanou Ange, who scored in the previous leg, netted the crucial goal again. The Young Lionesses are set to confront the winner of the match between Kenya and Uganda in the final stage.
Finally, Zambia secured their spot in the third round with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania, attributed to a goal from Masela Sekeseke. This success, alongside an aggregate win of 4-0, permits Zambia, the COSAFA U-17 champions, to advance and face the winner of the Benin versus DR Congo match.
In conclusion, the recent matches of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers have solidified the places of Nigeria, Cameroon, Guinea, and Zambia in the next round. Each team showcased resilience and skill in securing their victories, setting the stage for an exciting final round where they will compete for a chance to participate in the World Cup finals.
Original Source: www.cafonline.com
