Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, claimed a crucial 3-1 away victory over South Africa in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Pretoria.
Match Summary
The Flamingos took the lead in the 20th minute through Shakirat Moshood, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Chidi Harmony doubled Nigeria’s advantage from the penalty spot in the 41st minute, giving the visitors a comfortable lead going into halftime.
South Africa pulled one back, briefly threatening a comeback, but Harmony struck again in the 68th minute to restore Nigeria’s two-goal cushion and seal an important away victory.
Advantage Nigeria Ahead of Second Leg
With this strong performance, Nigeria heads into the second leg with a commanding lead. The return fixture will take place next week, where the Flamingos will look to finish the job and secure their place in the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The victory highlights the team’s impressive attacking display and resilience, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the prestigious tournament.