U-20 WWCQ: Falconets pip Burundi to secure ticket

Nigeria’s Falconets have earned a place at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following a 1-0 victory against Burundi in Abuja on Saturday.

Chris Danjuma’s side won the final round qualifying contest 2-0 on aggregate.

Esther Ajakaye scored the decisive goal 11 minutes from time.

Ajakaye was set up by substitute Mary Lucky Mkpa.

The Falconets, DAILY POST recalls defeated another East African side, Tanzania, in the previous round.

Colombia will host the competition from August 31 to September 22, 2024.

Nigeria has participated in every edition of the U-20 Women’s World Cup.

U-20 WWCQ: Falconets pip Burundi to secure ticket

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