Falconets 2-1 Tanzania: Joy as Nigeria through to 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers final round

Falconets 2-1 Tanzania: Joy as Nigeria through to 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers final round

Tosin Abayomi 18:55 - 19.11.2023

After a 3-2 aggregate win against Tanzania, Nigeria's Falconets are through to the final round of 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

After defeating Tanzania 2-1 in Abuja on Sunday, Nigeria's Falconets advanced to the fourth round of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifying tournament for 2024.

The team coached by Chris Danjuma prevailed 3-2 overall in a thrilling match.

The first leg ended last week with a 1-1 tie between the two sides.

In the first leg of their second-round African FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifying series match, Nigeria's Falconets and Tanzanian U20 girls battled to a 1-1 draw in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.  X/Tanzania Football Federation
In the first leg of their second-round African FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifying series match, Nigeria's Falconets and Tanzanian U20 girls battled to a 1-1 draw in Dar es Salaam on Sunday. X/Tanzania Football Federation

With an assist from Esther Ajakaye, Janet Aikekoromowei opened the scoring in the 15th minute, raising the spirits of the supporters.

Five minutes later, Jamila Rajani Mnunduka gave the visitors a point after a goalmouth scramble.

After defeating Tanzania 2-1 in Abuja on Sunday, Nigeria's Falconets advanced to the fourth round of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifying tournament for 2024.
After defeating Tanzania 2-1 in Abuja on Sunday, Nigeria's Falconets advanced to the fourth round of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifying tournament for 2024.

On the hour mark, Comfort Folorunso scored the game-winning goal for the Falconets after Olushola Shobowale set her up.

In the fourth round, Nigeria's Falconets will take on Burundi with the winners set to qualify for the World Cup.

A spot in the 2024 Women's World Cup will be guaranteed to the overall winners.

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