Flamingos defeat South Africa 3-1 in U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 3-1 victory over South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday in the first leg of the second round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
Harmony Chidi netted a brace, while Shakirat Moshood also found the back of the net, putting the Flamingos in a strong position to advance to the final qualifying round.
Moshood opened the scoring in the 20th minute, before Chidi doubled the lead in the 41st minute from the penalty spot.
South Africa were awarded a penalty of their own, which Katlego Malebana converted in the 47th minute to make it 2-1.
The Flamingos will host South Africa in the second leg on March 15 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.
The winner of the tie will move on to the final qualifying stage, where they will face either Botswana or Algeria.
Four African teams will qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, 2025.
