Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, secured a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in the second leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Ikenne, Remo. This result sealed a 5-1 aggregate triumph, sending Nigeria to the final round of qualification.
Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the 37th minute, giving the Flamingos control of the game. Aishat Animashaun doubled the lead in the 56th minute, effectively ending any hopes of a South African comeback.
With this victory, Nigeria advances to face either Botswana or Algeria in April for a spot at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos will be aiming to secure their place on the global stage once again.
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