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46 Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a place in the final qualifying round of the 2023 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Abuja on Saturday.
Bankole Olowookere’s side won the two-legged contest 6-1 on aggregate.
Harmony Chidi scored a hat-trick for the Flamingos in the encounter.
Chidi also scored Nigeria’s only goal in the first leg.
Forward Peace Effiong bagged a brace, while Ramota Kareem scored the other goal.
Flamingos will face either Senegal or Liberia in the final round.
Three teams will represent Africa at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic.
The competition will run from October 16 to November 3, 2024.
Nigeria finished second at the last edition of the competition hosted by India.
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