Nigeria, Cameroon, Guinea, and Zambia qualified for the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, each achieving significant victories in their respective matches on March 14, 2023. They will join Côte d’Ivoire in the final round, with Nigeria winning 2-0, Guinea 2-1, Cameroon 1-0, and Zambia 1-0.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers saw Nigeria, Cameroon, Guinea, and Zambia secure their spots in the third round on March 14, 2023. They will join Côte d’Ivoire in the final round of qualifiers following successful results in their respective matches.
In their match, Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-0, boosting their aggregate score to 5-1. Harmony Chidi scored the opening goal in the 37th minute, followed by Aishat Animashaun’s goal in the 56th minute, solidifying Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Guinea progressed after a 2-1 victory over Sierra Leone, resulting in an aggregate score of 4-3. Kouyaté Aïcha netted the first goal in the 8th minute, with Aïssatou Diallo extending the lead in the 54th minute, keeping Guinea’s aspirations alive.
Cameroon achieved a narrow 1-0 win against Ethiopia, with Tazanou Ange scoring the match’s solitary goal. This victory resulted in a 6-2 aggregate score, advancing the Young Lionesses to face the winner of the Kenya vs. Uganda match in the final round.
Zambia’s path to the third round was marked by a 1-0 win over Tanzania, courtesy of a goal from Masela Sekeseke in the 53rd minute. With an aggregate score of 4-0, the COSAFA U-17 champions will meet the winner of the Benin vs. DR Congo match in their next qualifier.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers have seen Nigeria, Cameroon, Guinea, and Zambia successfully advance to the third round. Each team exhibited strong performances, securing their spots through decisive victories, and now they aim to further their journey toward the final tournament in 2025.
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