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Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has expressed confidence that his team will defeat neighbours Benin Republic and book their place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria will host the Young Amazons in the first leg of the final qualifying round tie at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne on Saturday.
The second leg will hold at the Stade de Kegue, Lome next weekend.
The winner over two legs will earn a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup slated for Morocco later in the year.
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Nigeria thrashed Guinea 11-0 on aggregate in the previous round, while Benin Republic defeated Sierra Leone 5-1 on aggregate.
Busari Confident Of Victory
Busari is expecting a difficult duel, but is confident his team will scale through the hurdle.
“Everybody really wants to be part of the competition proper, and Nigeria being a consistent contender, it’s going to a tough game,” Busari said ahead of the game.
“I believe they are prepared, and we are prepared as well. The 90 minutes here is going to be very important. I believe we are going to carry the day by God’s grace.”
