With a convincing 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa, Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the last round of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign.
In the 37th minute of the second leg in Ogun State, Nigeria, Harmony Chidi, who scored two goals in the first leg of the match in South Africa, skillfully headed the ball into the net from a tight angle. After Flamingos’ initial 3-1 triumph in the first leg on South African soil, this goal further increased their lead.
After contributing with a goal in the first leg, Shakirat Moshood once again demonstrated her inventiveness. She placed a well-positioned free kick on the right flank and delivered a perfect ball eleven minutes into the second half. Aishat Animashaun found the set piece and demoralized the visiting squad by deftly lobbling the ball over South African goalie Samekelise Mthembu, doubling Nigeria’s lead.
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South Africa’s Bantwana made a great attempt, but they were unable to break through the strong Nigerian defense, despite outstanding performances from Zoe October, Thoriso Mphelo, Khmezi Khoza, and team leader Katleho Malebana.
Hannah Ibrahim, Jumai Adebayo, Philomena Isaiah, and Favour Iheagwam, composed defenders, showed remarkable organization and tenacity, blocking all of the South African team’s scoring efforts.
This resounding triumph demonstrated Flamingoes’ supremacy in the qualifying stages and prepared the ground for a thrilling final matchup, in which they will take on the champion of the forthcoming match between Algeria and Botswana the following month.
