The Flamingos of Nigeria have clinched a ticket to the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco following a defeat of neighbours Benin Republic in the last round of qualification for the championship.
Nigeria advanced to the tournament after winning the second leg of the tie 3-5 on Saturday at the Stade de Kégué in Lome, Togo.
The Flamingos got a step closer to Morocco after a 3-2 victory over the Young Amazons in Ikenne, Ogun State, in the first leg of the game.
With a 3-5 win on Saturday, Nigeria picked one of the tickets for the competition billed for later this year on an 8-5 aggregate.
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