Nigeria U20 Women’s National Team defeated Tanzania 3-2 on aggregate to advance to the fourth and final round of FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualification.
Falconettes held Tanzania to a 1-1 draw in Dar es Salaam last week and secured a 2-1 win at Abuja’s Moshood Abiola Stadium on Sunday as they look to qualify for the 2024 Colombian Games. I took a new step.
Nigeria’s women’s team were favorites and their early advantage paid off as Janet Ikekolomowei gave the hosts the lead in the 15th minute with an assist from Opeyemi Ajakai.
However, the Tanzanians acted bravely and five minutes later, after a challenge on goal, Jamila Rajani Mnunduka equalized for the visiting team.
However, this goal did nothing to dampen the Falconets’ confidence. She looked to put her team back in the lead in the 25th minute after Ajakai found the back of the net, but her attempt was canceled for offside.
The first half ended evenly between the teams, but after an hour, Nigeria regained the lead. Comfort Folorunsho put the Falconets back in the lead with a clear header from Shobowale Olusola’s cross.
Nigeria had chances to extend their lead further, but Ajakai and Chiamaka Okuchukwu missed their shots from close range.
However, Nigeria defended their victory and will play Burundi in the final round, with the winner of this draw securing a spot in Colombia 2024.
