FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia Progress to Final Round

Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia qualified for the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-0, Guinea won against Sierra Leone 2-1, Cameroon triumphed over Ethiopia 1-0, and Zambia beat Tanzania 1-0. These results advance them toward the final stage of qualifications.

On March 14, 2023, Nigeria, Cameroon, Guinea, and Zambia secured their positions in the third and final round of the qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, joining Côte d’Ivoire.

In the match against South Africa, Nigeria achieved a 2-0 victory in Ikenne, with an aggregate score of 5-1. Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the 37th minute followed by Aishat Animashaun’s goal in the 56th minute, solidifying Nigeria’s aspiration to reach the final stages of the tournament.

Guinea advanced with a 2-1 victory over Sierra Leone during their second leg. They finished the aggregate score at 4-3, thanks to Kouyaté Aïcha’s early goal in the 8th minute and Aïssatou Diallo’s contribution in the 54th minute, keeping Guinea’s hopes alive.

Cameroon also progressed with a narrow 1-0 win against Ethiopia, attributed to Tazanou Ange’s goal. With an aggregate score of 6-2, Cameroon is poised to meet the winner of the match between Kenya and Uganda in the final round of qualifiers.

Zambia overcame Tanzania with a 1-0 score, where Masela Sekeseke netted the decisive goal shortly after entering the game. This result, paired with a comprehensive 4-0 aggregate win, enables Zambia to advance to face the winner between Benin and DR Congo.

In conclusion, Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia demonstrated their competitive prowess by securing their spots in the final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Their victories against South Africa, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, and Tanzania showcase their capabilities to progress further in the tournament, as they prepare to face formidable opponents in the upcoming matches.

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