Nigeria, March 16 -- Nigeria's U-17 women's national players, the Flamingos, have advanced to the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

The Nigerian girls secured a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa's Bantwana in Ikenne Ogun State on Saturday.

The win sealed a 5-1 aggregate triumph for the Nigerian side, following their 3-1 away victory in Pretoria last weekend.

The Flamingos controlled the early stages of the match but had to wait until the 37th minute to break the deadlock.

Forward Harmony Chidi, a standout performer in the qualifiers, found the net with a precise strike from inside the box-her third goal of the campaign.

Nigeria extended their lead in the 56th minute when Aishat Animashaun capital...