Falconets and Flamingos Draw South Africa, Rwanda in Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s U-20 and U-17 women’s teams, the Falconets and Flamingos, are set to embark on their FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying journeys after being drawn against South Africa and Rwanda in key matchups.
The draw, held on December 13, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, marks a significant step in their campaigns to secure spots at the global showpiece in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, 2025.
Falconets and Flamingos’ Paths to Morocco
The U-17 Flamingos will begin their quest in the second round, where they will face the winner of the first-round clash between Gabon and South Africa. Similarly, the U-20 Falconets await the victor of the first-round fixture between Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
With only four slots available for African teams at the Morocco 2025 Women’s World Cup, the qualifiers will be a rigorous test of skill, strategy, and determination. The African qualifiers will unfold in three knockout rounds, each played as home-and-away fixtures.
Key Qualifying Dates
- First Round: January 10-12, 2025 (first leg); January 17-19, 2025 (second leg)
- Second Round: March 7-9, 2025 (first leg); March 14-16, 2025 (second leg)
- Final Round: April 18-20, 2025 (first leg); April 25-27, 2025 (second leg)
Track Records
The Flamingos recently captured global attention at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, advancing to the quarter-finals with exceptional performances against teams like New Zealand and Ecuador.
The Falconets, on the other hand, boast a rich legacy of success in youth competitions. Known for their dominance in African tournaments, they have consistently been a source of pride for Nigerian football on the international stage.
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