Nigeria’s Falconets have qualified for this year’s FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup in Poland edging out The Scorchers of Malawi.
In Saturday’s second leg, final round qualifier the Falconets lost 2-1 but go through on 3-2 aggregate win.
The coach Moses Aduku-led side won the first leg 2-0 in Ikenne, Ogun State last Saturday.
A brace from Faith Chimzimu on 9th and 56th minutes, had cancelled out the Falconets’ 2-0 first leg advantage.
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But in the 62nd minute Precious pulled a goal back which was enough to secure the ticket for the Falconets.
This will be Nigeria’s 12th appearance at the U-20 women’s World Cup since the maiden edition in 2002 in Canada.
By James Agberebi
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