Nigeria U-17 Women’s Team Secure Dominant Victory Over South Africa to Reach Final Qualifying Round

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, showcased their strength with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in the second leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier, sealing a 5-1 aggregate win. The match, played in Ikenne Remo, saw standout performances from Harmony Chidi and Aishat Animashaun, who found the back of the net in the 37th and 56th minutes, respectively.

Having already established a strong position with a 3-1 first-leg win in South Africa, the Flamingos approached the return leg with confidence. Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the 37th minute, putting Nigeria ahead and further unsettling the visitors. Aishat Animashaun doubled the lead early in the second half, ensuring Nigeria’s dominance and extinguishing any hopes of a South African comeback.

With this victory, Nigeria advances to the final round of the qualifiers, where they will face either Botswana or Algeria in April. A win in that fixture will guarantee their place at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Nigeria’s Flamingos have been a force to reckon with in African women’s youth football, and their latest triumph reaffirms their status as one of the continent’s strongest teams. The players and coaching staff will now shift focus to their next challenge as they aim to secure a ticket to the global tournament.

Stay tuned for more updates as Nigeria continues its journey towards the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!