Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s football team, the Flamingos, took a significant step towards qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, securing a commanding 3-1 victory over South Africa in a thrilling qualifier match held at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.
A brace by Shakirat Moshood and a solitary strike by Harmony Chidi was enough to see the Nigerians secure the victory in Pretoria.
FULL TIME! in Pretoria
South Africa 1-3 Nigeria
⚽️ Malebana 47’ (Pen)
⚽Shakirat Moshood 20’
⚽Chidi Harmony 41’ (Pen)
⚽Chidi Harmony 68′Our Flamingos take a first leg advantage to the second leg next week#U17WWCQ #IWD2025 #SoarFlamingos #RSANGA @thenff pic.twitter.com/ECk1dO17DG
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) March 8, 2025
The win gives the Flamingos a significant advantage heading into the second leg of the qualifier.
The Flamingos’ impressive performance has filled Nigerian fans with optimism as they look forward to the second leg.
The team’s determination, skill and tactical awareness were evident throughout the match, demonstrating their potential to make a strong impact at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
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