ABUJA/Nigeria: In a compelling showdown at the Azam Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam on Sunday, the U20 girls of Nigeria and Tanzania battled fiercely to a 1-1 draw, marking the first leg of their 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup African qualifying series second-round fixture.
After a goalless first half, the equilibrium was disrupted three minutes before the hour mark, courtesy of substitute Chioma Olise, who propelled Nigeria into the lead. However, the home team responded emphatically 13 minutes later, as Asnath Ubamba found the back of the net from a free kick, leaving Nigeria’s goalkeeper Anderlin Mgebchi without a response.
Despite both teams giving their all on the artificial turf, the scoreline remained unchanged. The Falconets now head back to Nigeria with high expectations, gearing up to face the Tanzanian challenge once more in the second leg scheduled for Sunday, 19th November.
….Lesotho’s Likuena (Crocodiles) Delegation Arrives in Lagos Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifier
In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifying series, a delegation of Lesotho’s senior men national team, known as Likuena (Crocodiles), is set to storm Lagos on Monday night via a Kenyan Airways flight.
As revealed by thenff.com, the delegation will spend the night in Lagos before proceeding to Uyo on Tuesday morning. The players and officials will be accommodated at the Ibom Hotel and Resorts in Uyo. The match officials, including the Tunisian referee contingent, are also expected to land in Uyo on Tuesday, gearing up for the impending battle on Thursday.
Already, officials of the Super Eagles have touched down in the Akwa Ibom State capital, with the players expected to start arriving on Monday. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the Crocodiles prepare to face the Super Eagles in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup race.
