In their maiden appearance at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, Tanzania upset the odds to qualify for the quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw against Canada.In sealing a historic place in the quarter-finals of the tournament, the Serengeti Girls become the first African nation to punch a ticket to the knockout phases of the tournament on their debut.Montreal reveal Wanyama rejected new contract offersTanzania who finished second in Group D buoyed by their famous win over 2012 champions France will now face a Colombia side that finished top of Group C.The Serengeti Girls however had a nightmare start to the game as they gave away a penalty in the 12th minute when Noela Luhala brought down Annabelle Chukwu inside the box.##NAJAVA_MECA_6736783##Amanda Allen stepped up to take the penalty after a VAR check confirmed the penalty and she held her nerve to hand Canada the lead in the 14th minute.Tanzania were however not to stay behind for long as they leveled proceedings through Veronica Mapunda who guided the ball into the top corner after Canada failed to clear their lines from a corner.Yanga and Kenyan players land tricky ties in CAF Confederation Cup drawThe Serengeti Girls managed to hold on to the draw as their resolute defending saw them collect the point that was enough for them to progress to the quarters.Their clash against Colombia is slated for Saturday 22 October at 2 PM (EAT).
