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U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos, Amazons to clash in final round

Nigeria’s Flamingos will battle neighbours Benin Republic for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports.

The two countries booked their place in the final qualifying round last weekend.

The Flamingos thrashed Guinea 6-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Sunday.

Akeem Busari’s side qualified 11-0 on aggregate.

Benin Republic overpowered Sierra Leone 5-1 on aggregate.

The Amazons won 3-0 in the first leg, before claiming a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture.

Nigeria will host the first leg in Ikenne between July 3-5, while the second leg will be decided 10-12 July.