Nigeria and Zambia are the two countries in the CAF region that will be joining Kenya in this year’s edition of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.The global showpiece is scheduled for 16 October to 3 November at the Dominican Republic.Nigeria were the first African team to secure a place at the women’s youth competition after defeating Liberia 6-1 on aggregate.##NAJAVA_MECA_8161502##It was smooth sailing for the Nigerians following their comfortable 4-1 away win last weekend.Going into the return leg on Friday, 14 June with the backing of the home supporters in Abuja, Harmony Chidi’s brace secured a comfortable 2-0 victory for the west African nation, which was more than enough to see them become the first African nation to secure a place at the finals.The second of Africa’s three places was secured by Zambia on Saturday, 15 June, which sees the Zambians return to the tournament after a 10-year absence.Sofapaka’s survival hopes dashed by Gor Mahia defeatThe job was as good as done in Ndola when Namute Chileshe’s stunning hattrick secured a 3-1 win for the Southern African side.Going into the return leg in Morocco, the Zambians kept Morocco at bay for a goalless stalemate, which meant they became the second nation to book their place at the global showpiece.And on Sunday, Kenya’s Junior Starlets made history as they became the first national football team to get to the World Cup, securing a 2-0 second leg victory over Burundi to win 5-0 on aggregate.RECORD BREAKERS! Junior Starlets seal historic place at FIFA U17 World CupStarlets had in the first leg in Ethiopia skipped away to a 3-0 win before goals from Marion Serenge and Valerie Nekesa sealed the deal.
