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March 16, 2025 by
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Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team moved a step closer to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after sealing a 2-0 victory over South Africa in Ikenne, securing a commanding 5-1 aggregate win in their second-round qualifier, Soccernet.ng reports.
Harmony Chidi and Aishat Animashaun were on target for the Flamingos, who dominated both legs of the tie to advance to the third and final round, where they will face either Algeria or Botswana.
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Having already secured a 3-1 win in Pretoria in the first leg, Nigeria entered the return fixture at the Remo Stars Stadium with confidence. Harmony Chidi, who netted twice in South Africa, was once again the star performer, putting the hosts ahead just before halftime.
Shakirat Moshood, who had also scored in the first leg, turned provider this time, delivering an inviting cross that Chidi met with a well-timed header to give Nigeria the lead.
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