Falconet to face South Africa in final U-20 world cup qualifier

The National U-20 women team, also known as the Falconets, will face South Africa in the final round of the African qualifying series for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

The Falconets advanced at the weekend following a 4-1 aggregate win against their counterparts from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Similarly, their South African opponents beat Zambia 3-2 on aggregate to also advance to the final round of the competition.

Nigeria will host the first leg on October 24, while the return leg will be played two weeks later in South Africa.

All Asian, Oceania and European teams including the host country have qualified for the tournament.