Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have advanced to the third round of 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after recent victories. Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-0; Guinea overcame Sierra Leone 2-1; Cameroon beat Ethiopia 1-0; and Zambia triumphed over Tanzania 1-0. The next matchups will determine their opponents moving forward.
Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia have successfully advanced to the final round of the qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, joining Côte d’Ivoire. This conclusion follows their respective victories on Saturday, March 14. The outcomes of the matches are summarized below:
Nigeria secured its spot with a 2-0 victory against South Africa, finishing the two-legged tie with an aggregate score of 5-1. Harmony Chidi netted the first goal in the 37th minute, while Aishat Animashaun added another in the 56th minute, furthering Nigeria’s pursuit of a World Cup finals berth.
Guinea registered a 2-1 victory over Sierra Leone, clinching its place in the next round with an aggregate score of 4-3. Kouyaté Aïcha scored the opening goal in the 8th minute, followed by Aïssatou Diallo’s goal in the 54th minute, reinforcing Guinea’s ambitions in the tournament.
Cameroon achieved a critical 1-0 win against Ethiopia, courtesy of Tazanou Ange, who netted the decisive goal. With an aggregate score totaling 6-2, Cameroon progresses to the final stage, where they will face the victor of the contest between Kenya and Uganda.
Zambia rounded off the day with a narrow 1-0 win against Tanzania, thanks to Masela Sekeseke’s goal shortly after her introduction in the 53rd minute. With a 4-0 aggregate victory, the COSAFA U-17 champions move on and will confront the winner between Benin and DR Congo in the upcoming round.
In conclusion, the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers have seen Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia successfully proceed to the final round. Each team demonstrated commendable performances, securing their fortunes with decisive victories. As they advance, further matches will determine their opponents, solidifying the competitive spirit of this prestigious tournament.
Original Source: www.cafonline.com
