Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will battle Algeria in the round for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Nigerian girls secured their spot after a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa’s Bantwana, winning 3-1 in Pretoria and 2-0 in Ikenne.
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Algeria, on the other hand, advanced after a 4-0 victory over Botswana, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
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The first leg of the final qualifier will take place between April 18-20, 2025, with the return leg scheduled for April 25-27, 2025. The winner of the two-legged tie will secure one of the four available spots for Africa at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, joining hosts Morocco, who have an automatic qualification.
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Other key final-round fixtures include:
Kenya vs Cameroon
Zambia vs Benin
Ivory Coast vs Guinea
This is the last hurdle for the Flamingos as they aim to secure a place in yet another FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, a tournament where they finished third in 2022 after defeating Germany in a penalty shootout.
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The Flamingos’ qualification to the final round of the U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers is another testament to Nigeria’s dominance in women’s football at the youth level. Over the years, the team has consistently performed well in continental and global competitions, proving that Nigeria remains one of the strongest forces in African women’s football.
However, the game against Algeria will not be easy. At this stage of qualification, every team is fighting for a place at the biggest stage in youth football. While the Flamingos have displayed attacking brilliance, scoring five goals against South Africa, defensive stability will be crucial to securing qualification.
Nigeria’s youth development system has been a key contributor to the success of the Flamingos. Many players from the U17 squad eventually progress to the U20 team Falconets and later the Super Falcons. With proper investment and coaching, this next generation of Nigerian stars could make a significant impact at senior levels.
The focus now should be on thorough preparation. The coaching staff must ensure that the team is physically, tactically, and mentally ready for the final hurdle. If they maintain their form, the Flamingos have a strong chance of securing a World Cup ticket and continuing Nigeria’s impressive record in women’s football.
Did You Know?
Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for every FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 2008.
The Flamingos achieved their best ever World Cup finish in 2022, clinching third place after defeating Germany on penalties.
Nigeria is the only African nation to have reached the semifinals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup multiple times.
Several Super Falcons stars, including Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade, started their international careers with the Flamingos.
Morocco will be the first North African country to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2025.