Tanzania’s Serengeti Girls recorded their first-ever win at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup as they beat 2012 champions France 2-1 to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockouts alive.Diana Mnaly opened the scoring for Tanzania after just 17 minutes, with Christer Bahera doubling the advantage at the stroke of the hour mark while Lucie Calba grabbed one from the spot with 13 minutes left to play.Historic win for Tanzania’s Serengeti Girls as they beat France 2-1 at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup#FIFAU17WWC— Murimi Njiru (@muriminjirujnr) October 15, 2022 Tanzania had the chance to go into the break two goals up but Koku Kipanga missed from the spot, blasting the ball over the bar after the Jamaican referee Hamilton Odette awarded a penalty for a foul after consulting the VAR.Bakari Shime charges were reduced to 10 players when Joyce Lema was given her marching orders for a second bookable offense at the 90th minute, 19 minutes after he had been booked. FT’ Ufaransa 🇫🇷 1️⃣-2️⃣🇹🇿 @serengetigirls⚽️Diana Mnally⚽️Christer Bahera #U17WWC @FIFAWWC @CAFwomen pic.twitter.com/PxaTETsxjB— TFF TANZANIA (@Tanfootball) October 15, 2022 The win thrust Tanzania to second on the log behind Japan who play Canada later today, leaving that East African side with a realistic chance of going through as they await their last group match against Canada.
