In a pulsating encounter in Dar es Salaam, the U20 girls from Nigeria and Tanzania showcased their skills and determination, culminating in a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup African qualifying series.
The match remained scoreless in the first period, with both teams testing each other’s defences.
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However, the deadlock was broken when Chioma Olise, a substitute for Nigeria, found the net three minutes before the hour mark, putting the Falconets in the lead.
The Tanzanian U20 girls, undeterred, responded emphatically. Asnath Ubamba delivered a stunning free-kick goal, equalizing 13 minutes later.
Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Anderlin Mgbechi, was left with no chance as the Tanzanian side celebrated the equalizer on their home turf.
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The closing stages of the match witnessed intense battles for dominance on the artificial turf, but neither team managed to alter the scoreline.
The drawn result sets the stage for a thrilling second leg, scheduled for Sunday, November 19 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
The Falconets will return to Nigeria with high expectations, aiming to overpower the Tanzanian U20 girls and secure a spot in the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
The stakes are high, and the journey promises more football drama in the quest for qualification.
