Nigeria produced the biggest statement of the round, thrashing Guinea 6-0 to complete an emphatic 11-0 aggregate victory, while Senegal edged Cameroon in a tense penalty shootout to book their place in the third round.
Across the continent, Africa’s emerging young talents continued to shine as eight nations sealed qualification for the decisive final stage of the qualifiers.
Nigeria Destroy Guinea To Continue Dominance
The Flamingos of Nigeria once again showed why they remain one of Africa’s strongest youth teams after dismantling Guinea 6-0 in the second leg.
Having already secured a comfortable first-leg advantage, Nigeria completed an overwhelming 11-0 aggregate triumph, sending a strong warning to their remaining rivals in the qualification series.
The Nigerian side displayed attacking brilliance, composure, and defensive discipline throughout both legs as they advanced comfortably into the third round.
Senegal Eliminate Cameroon In Dramatic Shootout
One of the biggest moments of the round came in the clash between Cameroon and Senegal.
After both legs ended goalless, the tie was decided via penalties, where Senegal emerged victorious with a 5-4 shootout win to eliminate the Central African giants.
The tense encounter highlighted Senegal’s resilience and composure under pressure as they advanced to the next stage.
Ghana, Zambia Cruise Through
Ghana secured a commanding 2-0 away victory over Liberia to complete a dominant 8-0 aggregate win, underlining their title ambitions.
Zambia also continued their impressive run after defeating DR Congo 2-0 away from home to seal a convincing 7-0 aggregate victory.
Both nations now head into the final qualification round full of confidence.
South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya Also Progress
South Africa progressed after holding Tanzania to a goalless draw, advancing with a 2-0 aggregate advantage.
Ethiopia defeated Burundi 2-1 to complete a solid 4-2 aggregate victory, while Kenya edged Uganda on away goals after a 0-0 draw saw the tie finish 1-1 on aggregate.
Benin also booked their spot in the third round after defeating Sierra Leone 2-1 away to secure a 5-1 aggregate triumph.
Full Second Round Results
Third Round Fixtures Confirmed
The final qualification round now promises blockbuster encounters as teams battle for places at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Third Round Fixtures
With powerhouses like Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, and Senegal still in contention, African football fans can expect thrilling battles as the continent’s future stars continue their journey toward the global stage.