Nigeria and Zambia have officially secured their spots in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will occur in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3, 2024.
Nigeria became the first African team to qualify for the women’s youth competition after defeating Liberia 6-1 on aggregate. They won 4-1 in the away match and then secured a 2-0 victory in the home leg in Abuja.
Zambia returned to the tournament after a 10-year absence by securing their spot on June 15. They won 3-1 in their first match in Ndola and then played to a goalless draw in the return leg in Morocco, which was enough to secure their place in the finals.
The third and final African spot in the tournament will be determined in the match between Kenya and Burundi on June 16. Kenya holds the advantage after winning the first leg 3-0 at home.
U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
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FULL-TIME: Morocco 0-0 Zambia
The Copper Princesses eliminate Morocco via a 3-1 aggregate score and qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in the Dominican Republic from 16 October – 3 November 2024.#MORZAM #FIFAU17WWCQ… pic.twitter.com/gUmLBOkPC1
