FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia Advance
Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia successfully advanced to the third round of the qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, following their victories on March 14. Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-0, Guinea took down Sierra Leone 2-1, Cameroon won 1-0 against Ethiopia, and Zambia claimed a 1-0 victory over Tanzania.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers saw Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia secure their spots in the third round on Saturday, March 14. They joined Côte d’Ivoire in advancing to the final stage of the tournament as a result of their respective victories.
In the match between Nigeria and South Africa, Nigeria triumphed with a score of 2-0, concluding the aggregate score at 5-1. Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun, who doubled the lead in the 56th minute. This victory marks a significant step in Nigeria’s journey towards the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals.
Guinea also progressed by defeating Sierra Leone with a score of 2-1 in the second leg, resulting in an aggregate score of 4-3. Kouyaté Aïcha scored first in the 8th minute, and Aïssatou Diallo added another in the 54th minute, showcasing Guinea’s determination to advance.
Cameroon secured a 1-0 victory over Ethiopia, led by Tazanou Ange, who scored the only goal of the match, having also scored in the first leg. The aggregate score for this matchup was 6-2, allowing the Young Lionesses to move forward and face the winner of the Kenya versus Uganda match.
Zambia’s advancement was highlighted by a 1-0 win against Tanzania, achieved by a goal from Masela Sekeseke in the 53rd minute. With a strong aggregate score of 4-0, the COSAFA U-17 champions continue their promising campaign. They are set to face the winner of the match between Benin and DR Congo in the next round.
In summary, the successful results from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers on March 14 have enabled Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia to advance to the third and final round. Their victories not only reflect their skill and determination but also keep their aspirations alive for competing in the upcoming finals of the 2025 tournament.
Original Source: www.cafonline.com
