The Sierra Leone U17 women’s team won 2-0 against the Central African Republic in Cameroon at the Multi-Purpose Japoma Stadium. They will now play the winner of the match between Guinea and Togo in the second round of the Women’s World Qualifier.
Aminat Kamara and Maseray Turay scored the goals that helped the team move forward in their quest for a spot in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Morocco.
Coach Fatmata Turay’s team knew they could advance with just a scoreline draw, but they aimed higher and secured a two-goal victory after playing to a goalless draw in their first match in Sierra Leone.
The 2025 African U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification is the 10th edition of this tournament, open to players born on or after January 1, 2008. The four teams that win in the third round will qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
In the first leg of the CAF World Cup qualifier, the Sierra Leone U17 Girls finished their match at the Southern Arena in a goalless draw.
Sierra Leone beat Central African Republic to progress in Women's U17 World Cup qualifiers
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Sierra Leone U17 women's team won 2-0 against the Central African Republic in Cameroon. They will now play the winner of the match between Guinea and Togo in the second-round qualifier. pic.twitter.com/GVDuRtlVca
