The Flamingos of Nigeria are through to the final qualifying round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Bantwana of South Africa.
Bankole Olowookere’s side won the second round qualifying contest 5-1 on aggregate.
Nigeria dominated the opening exchanges, but had to wait until the 37th minute before taking the lead.
Reliable forward Harmony Chidi scored the opening goal with a superb shot from inside the box.
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It was Chidi’s third goal in the qualifying series.
Aishat Animashaun doubled the Flamingos lead 11 minutes after the break.
Nigeria will face the winner of the game between Botswana and Algeria in the final round.
The overall winners is guaranteed a place at the U-17 Women’s World Cup which will be hosted by Morocco later in the year.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Congratulations to the Flamingos. They are looking strong and sturdy.
In Africa, the Flamingos are a cut above however on the global stage, Bankole’s babes will have to recalibrate after a poor outing in last year’s world cup.
Without being arrogant, I expect them to walk through Algeria or Botswana in the final round.
Can I ask, where is Janet Akekoromowei? The woman-mountain is a star in the making. That said it’s nice to see fresh faces coming up in the team.
The Flamingos still rely on their physicality and athletism to bamboozle opponents on the continent.
They need to do better if they are to go far in Morocco later in the year.