The journey to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco has taken a decisive turn as Benin, Kenya, and Algeria have secured their spots in the final round of African qualifiers.
The three nations displayed impressive performances, demonstrating their ambition to compete on the global stage.
Benin’s U-17 team delivered a dominant performance against DR Congo, securing a resounding 5-0 aggregate victory. They won the first leg 2-0 and followed it up with a convincing 3-0 victory in the return leg, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive solidity.
Kenya also demonstrated their strength by confirming their 2-0 first-leg advantage with a decisive 3-0 victory over Uganda in the return leg. A late double from Brenda Achieng sealed Kenya’s qualification, highlighting her crucial role in the team’s success.
Algeria’s path to the final round was marked by resilience. Despite a 2-1 defeat in the first leg against Botswana, they staged a remarkable comeback with a 4-0 victory in the return leg. Goals from Rebbahi, Sehoul (who scored twice), and Iskounene propelled Algeria into the final qualifying stage.
These results bring the African continent closer to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in Morocco from October 17th to November 8th, 2025.
The third and final round of African qualifiers promises to deliver thrilling encounters. The fixtures are as follows:
- Kenya vs. Cameroon
- Zambia vs. Benin
- Nigeria vs. Algeria
- Côte d’Ivoire vs. Guinea
The first-leg matches are scheduled to be played from April 18th to 20th, 2025, with the return legs taking place from April 25th to 27th, 2025. The return legs will see the home and away sides reversed.
The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining which African nations will represent the continent at the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Football fans across the continent eagerly await these decisive encounters.
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