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The Flamingos of Nigeria on Friday qualified for the 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted by Dominican republic.
The Nigerian girls defeated Liberia by two 2-0 in the second leg final round qualifier at the MKO Abiola National stadium Abuja.
Coach Bankole Olowokoore made no changes to the side that started the first leg at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia on Sunday.
As early as the 4th minute, Chidi Harmony opened the scoring to make it two goals in two games against Liberia and five in her past three.
Peace Effiong came close to doubling the lead in the 18th minute but was denied by a goal line clearance.
Harmony came close to getting her second of the game in the 25th minute but her effort was easily saved by the Liberian goalkeeper.
The result meant that Nigeria qualified 6-1 on aggregate having won the first leg 4-1 in Monrovia on Sunday.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is billed for October 16-Nov 3rd in Dominican republic