Flamingos face Mexico as Africa’s last four battle for quarter-final tickets

Nigeria will lead Africa’s problem within the Round of 16 on the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after qualifying alongside Ghana, hosts Morocco and Kenya.

The Flamingos completed second in Group B with six factors, the best tally amongst Africa’s 5 representatives, and can face Mexico after successful two of their three group matches.

Nigeria recovered from a gap 2-1 defeat to Poland with victories over Puerto Rico (2-0) and DPR Korea (3-1) to safe their place within the knockout stage.

Ghana additionally superior routinely after ending second in Group C with four factors. Following a 3-0 defeat to Norway and a 3-3 draw with Brazil, the Black Maidens beat Canada 2-0 to arrange a Round of 16 assembly with Argentina.

Hosts Morocco and Kenya certified as two of the four greatest third-placed groups, ending their respective teams with three factors every.

Morocco opened with a 4-0 win over New Zealand however misplaced to Germany and Argentina. They will now face DPR Korea as they search to increase their residence marketing campaign.

Kenya, in the meantime, recovered from losses to China and the United States with a 4-0 win over Samoa. The consequence secured their development and a Round of 16 conflict with Japan.

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Zambia have been the one African representatives eradicated on the group stage, ending fourth in Group D with no level. They misplaced 5-0 to Japan, 3-2 to Venezuela and 1-0 to France.

African groups face demanding knockout checks

Nigeria’s conflict with Mexico on Thursday, 29 October, presents the Flamingos with a possibility to construct on their robust end to the group stage. Ghana will look to hold their successful momentum into their encounter with Argentina.

Hosts Morocco face DPR Korea after conceding 9 objectives of their last two group matches, whereas Kenya should overcome Japan to maintain their marketing campaign alive.

With four African groups within the last 16, the continent has a number of probabilities to advance. Consistency, defensive organisation, and medical ending might be essential as they search quarter-final spots.