Serengeti Girls head coach Bakari Shime is delighted that his team met their primary goal at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India.Tanzania defied the odds to qualify for the quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw against Canada in their maiden appearance at the global showpiece. Before then, they had shocked 2010 champions France as they beat them 2-1 in their second group match to keep their hopes of the quarter berth alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_6742258##Speaking after the draw with Canada which confirmed their progression, Shime termed the historic moment a proud one not only for him but also for the whole of Tanzania, adding that he was impressed they met their primary target.”I congratulate the players for their display considering they came from a goal behind. We met our primary target which was to progress from the groups and seal a quarterfinal slot and that is very impressive. It is proud moment for me as well as for all Tanzanians.We are here to represent our country and I believe they are proud of us,” the tactician said in a post-match interview.Living the dream 😍🇹🇿#EmpoweringOurGame | @Tanfootball | @FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/pF6xH1OsVm— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) October 19, 2022 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. FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Tanzania seal historic quarters slotTanzania set a date with Columbia who finished top of Group C, with the quarter clash set for Saturday at 2 PM EAT.
