South Africa vs Nigeria | 1-3 | Flamingos Secure Dominant Win Over Bantwana in U-17 WWCQ
Venue: Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria
Final Score: South Africa 1-3 Nigeria
Nigeria’s Flamingos continued their quest for a spot at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with an impressive 3-1 victory over South Africa’s Bantwana at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria.
Shakirat Moshood set the tone early in the 20th minute, giving the Flamingos a crucial lead. Harmony Chidi doubled Nigeria’s advantage before halftime, ensuring the visitors went into the break with a 2-0 cushion.
South Africa showed resilience at the start of the second half, pulling a goal back shortly after the restart. However, the Flamingos maintained their composure, and Chidi completed her brace in the 68th minute to restore Nigeria’s two-goal lead.
Despite late pressure from the hosts, Nigeria held firm to seal a commanding 3-1 win, showcasing their dominance and boosting their chances of qualification.
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Key Moments:
20′: Shakirat Moshood opens the scoring.
45′: Harmony Chidi doubles Nigeria’s lead.
50′: South Africa pulls one back.
68′: Chidi scores her second to secure the win.
The victory is a strong statement from the Flamingos as they continue their journey toward the global stage.
FULL TIME! in Pretoria
South Africa 1-3 Nigeria
⚽️ Malebana 47’ (Pen)
⚽Shakirat Moshood 20’
⚽Chidi Harmony 41’ (Pen)
⚽Chidi Harmony 68′
Flamingos take a first leg advantage to the second leg next week
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