The Flamingoes earned the qualification ticket for defeating their Zambian opponent 6-1 on aggregate.
The young ladies recorded a 4-0 win in the second leg of the qualification match played Saturday evening at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. They had earlier defeated the Zambians 2-1 in Lusaka.
With this victory Nigeria will now be participating in her third successive World Cups at this level following a successful participation at two previous editions of the women’s World Cup in New Zealand (2008) and Trinidad and Tobago (2010) respectively.
Joining the Flamingoes in Azerbaijan are their Ghanaian counterparts-the Black Maidens-who edged out South Africa earlier on Fridayby 5-1 .
Both team had played out a goalless draw in Daveyton two weeks ag.
Gambia and Tunisia will be slogging it out for last ticket for Africa, ahead of the tournament which comes in September 2012. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Congratulations Flamingoes.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Flamingoes! Pls dont fail us this time.
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