Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea have advanced to the final round of qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after decisive victories. Each team showcased their talents in crucial matches held on March 14, 2023, which also included Côte d’Ivoire, already qualified. Key players from each nation contributed to their success, marking significant achievements in the tournament.
Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea have successfully advanced to the final round of qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. They claimed their places alongside Côte d’Ivoire after their impressive performances on Saturday, March 14.
In their match, Nigeria asserted dominance with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, culminating in an aggregate score of 5-1. Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the 37th minute, and Aishat Animashaun solidified their lead with a goal in the 56th minute, propelling Nigeria closer to the finals of the tournament.
Guinea also progressed by overcoming Sierra Leone with a scoreline of 2-1 in the second leg, leading to a narrow aggregate victory of 4-3. Goals from Kouyaté Aïcha and Aïssatou Diallo, scored in the 8th and 54th minutes, respectively, marked a significant milestone in their journey toward qualification.
Cameroon achieved a 1-0 victory against Ethiopia, with Tazanou Ange scoring the decisive goal, affirming Cameroon’s advancement with an aggregate score of 6-2. The Young Lionesses are set to meet the winner of the upcoming matchup between Kenya and Uganda in the final qualification round.
Lastly, Zambia earned their spot in the third round of qualifiers following a narrow 1-0 win over Tanzania, with Masela Sekeseke netting the only goal shortly after entering the match. Their overall aggregate score was 4-0, allowing the COSAFA U-17 champions to proceed to face either Benin or DR Congo in the next stage.
The notable performances of Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea demonstrate their strong aspirations for success as they advance to the final round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Each team displayed skill and determination in their victories, paving their paths toward potential qualification for the finals.
Original Source: www.cafonline.com
