Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are set to face Algeria in the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. This comes after Algeria secured their spot with a dominant victory over Botswana.
The North Africans sealed their place in the last round with an emphatic 4-0 win in the second leg of their second-round clash on Sunday, completing a 5-2 aggregate triumph. Meanwhile, the Flamingos comfortably advanced after defeating South Africa 2-0 in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, sealing a 5-1 aggregate victory under head coach Bankole Olowookere.
Other Final Round Qualifiers Set
Beyond Nigeria vs. Algeria, three other key matchups will determine the final four African representatives at the tournament.
• Kenya will take on Cameroon
• Zambia will battle Benin Republic
• Côte d’Ivoire will clash with Guinea
2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: What to Expect
The 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will be hosted in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, featuring an expanded 24-team lineup. Four teams from Africa will join Morocco as the continent’s representatives at the tournament.
With just one round left to secure a World Cup ticket, the Flamingos will aim to continue their impressive form and book their spot on the global stage.
