Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia Advance in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have advanced to the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, following their respective victories on March 14. Each team achieved significant wins, furthering their hopes for the finals in 2025.

In the qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have successfully advanced to the crucial third round. They will join Côte d’Ivoire following their victories on Saturday, March 14. Below is a summary of their matches:

Nigeria achieved a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in Ikenne, ensuring their progression with an aggregate score of 5-1. Harmony Chidi initiated the scoring in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun, who added another goal in the 56th minute, as Nigeria continues their quest for World Cup qualification.

Guinea moved on by narrowly defeating Sierra Leone with a score of 2-1. With an aggregate score of 4-3, the Guinean team saw Kouyaté Aïcha score in the 8th minute and Aïssatou Diallo netting another goal in the 54th minute, thus keeping their World Cup aspirations alive.

Cameroon advanced decisively with a 1-0 win over Ethiopia. Tazanou Ange, who had already scored in the first leg, provided the match’s sole goal, solidifying Cameroon’s aggregate score at 6-2. They will now proceed to face the winner between Kenya and Uganda.

Zambia secured their third-round spot with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania, driven by Masela Sekeseke’s goal in the 53rd minute. This win complemented their aggregate score of 4-0. Zambia, the COSAFA U-17 champions, will meet the winner of the match between Benin and DR Congo in the upcoming round.

In summary, Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have all demonstrated impressive performances in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Their victories have allowed them to progress to the critical third round. Each team showcased their capabilities and determination, reaffirming their aspirations to compete on the world stage in the upcoming tournament.

Original Source: www.cafonline.com