Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have advanced to the third round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. In their respective matches, Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-0, Guinea won against Sierra Leone 2-1, Cameroon secured a 1-0 win over Ethiopia, and Zambia triumphed over Tanzania 1-0.
The 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers witnessed Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia secure their advancement to the third round. This follows their commendable performances in the qualifying matches held on Saturday, March 14. Each team showcased their skills, achieving significant victories in their respective fixtures.
In Ikenne, Nigeria triumphed with a 2-0 win over South Africa, concluding the aggregate match at 5-1. Harmony Chidi initiated the scoring in the 37th minute, followed by a goal from Aishat Animashaun in the 56th minute, enhancing Nigeria’s pursuit of World Cup qualification.
Guinea claimed a 2-1 victory against Sierra Leone, finishing the aggregate score at 4-3. Goals from Kouyaté Aïcha in the 8th minute and Aïssatou Diallo in the 54th minute propelled Guinea into the next stage, sustaining their aspirations for qualification.
Cameroon further advanced by defeating Ethiopia 1-0, making the aggregate score 6-2. Tazanou Ange, who had scored in the first leg, netted the only goal of the match, ensuring the Young Lionesses’ progress to the final qualifying stage.
The recent FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers have resulted in Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia progressing to the third round. Each team’s impressive victories highlight their determination to qualify for the World Cup, setting the stage for exciting matchups in the next phase of the tournament.
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