Trio eye U20 Women’s World Cup

 

Football | Africa

Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria and South Africa have booked their places for the final round of the African qualifiers for the 2014 Fifa U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The trio sealed their places at the final lap after the second leg matches of the penultimate round at the weekend, joining Ghana for the ultimate hurdle. They all completed doubles over their respective to remain on course.
The South Africans crushed Tanzania 5-0 on Saturday (December 21) in Johannesburg to complete a double over the Tanzanites 9-1 on aggregate. Striker Kaylin Swart scored the opener from the spot on 19 minutes before Mosili Makhoali doubled the lead on 32 minutes.
Second half strikes from Shiwe Nogwanya, Meagan Newman and Nomvula Kgoale ensured the Basetsana book passage into the final round.

Elsewhere in Nabeul, located in the southeastern part of Tunisia, the Falconets of Nigeria were too strong for their hosts, beating them 4-0 on Sunday (December 22).
Playmaker Patience Okaeme netted a brace before a goal each from Winifred Eyebhorid and Sunday Uchechi wrapped up victory for the Nigerians. The Falconets went through 8-0 on aggregate.
In Malabo, Equatorial Guinea humbled Zambia 4-0 to progress 6-0 on aggregate.
At the final round, Ghana will face Equatorial Guinea while Nigeria squares South Africa.
Two teams will represent Africa at the 2014 Fifa U-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled for 5-24 August in Canada.
Results
21/12/13 South Africa 5-0 Tanzania (4-1)
22/12/13 Tunisia 0-4 Nigeria (0-4)
22/12/13 Equatorial Guinea 4-0 Zambia (2-0)
Uganda – Ghana (Uganda withdrew)