Nigeria’s U-17 girls’ team, the Flamingos, took a significant step towards the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup, to be held in Morocco, with a 3-1 victory over South Africa’s Bantwana in Pretoria. The Flamingos’ head coach, Bankole Olowookere, expressed his team’s desire for a repeat performance against South Africa.
Chidi Harmony’s brace and a goal from Shakirat Moshood secured the crucial win for Nigeria . The victory gives the team a significant advantage as they aim to progress through the qualifying series . The team also secured a N1 million bonus . Overall, the team led by Bankole Olowookere won the second round qualifying match 5-1 .
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is confident in Morocco’s ability to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025 . The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is expected to maintain the high standards set in previous tournaments . The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has already taken place, outlining the path for teams participating in the tournament scheduled for December 2025 and January 2026 . 
With the victory, the Flamingos are now one step closer to securing their place in the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco 2025. The team also received the U-17 W’Cup Fair Play Trophy.
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