FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Teams Progress to Final Round

Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia successfully qualified for the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers on March 14, 2023. They recorded significant victories, solidifying their paths towards the final stage of the tournament, where they will compete for a chance to participate in the 2025 event.

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament witnessed significant progress as Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia secured their spots in the third round. Their achievements on Saturday, 14 March, alongside Côte d’Ivoire mark a pivotal step toward the 2025 tournament.

In the match between Nigeria and South Africa, Nigeria clinched qualification with a commendable 2-0 victory, finalizing an aggregate score of 5-1. Harmony Chidi netted the first goal in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun’s goal in the 56th minute, affirming Nigeria’s determination to reach the World Cup finals.

Guinea emerged victorious against Sierra Leone with a 2-1 scoreline, resulting in a 4-3 aggregate. Goals from Kouyaté Aïcha at the 8-minute mark and Aïssatou Diallo in the 54th minute propelled Guinea into the final stage of qualifiers, sustaining their hopes of World Cup participation.

Cameroon sealed their advancement with a narrow 1-0 win over Ethiopia, complemented by an aggregate score of 6-2. The sole goal was scored by Tazanou Ange, who had previously scored in the first leg. The Young Lionesses move forward to the next stage, preparing to face either Kenya or Uganda.

Zambia triumphed with a 1-0 victory against Tanzania, attributed to Masela Sekeseke’s goal just six minutes after entering the match. Their aggregate score stood at 4-0, confirming their status as COSAFA U-17 champions and enabling them to continue their World Cup journey, where they will meet the winner between Benin and DR Congo in the next round.

In summary, the recent matches of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers have confirmed the advancement of Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia into the third and final round. These teams have demonstrated resilience and skill, setting the stage for an intense competition as they strive for a spot in the prestigious tournament in 2025.

Original Source: www.cafonline.com