The match, scheduled for Saturday, March 8, will kick off at 3 PM South African time (2 PM Nigeria) at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Kenyan officials to oversee the game.
Head coach Bankole Olowookere has named a 19-player squad for the fixture, including goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Hannah Ibrahim and Jumai Adebayo, midfielders Shakirat Moshood and Muinat Rotimi, as well as forwards Harmony Chidi and Chisom Nwachukwu.
While the Flamingos, 2022 FIFA U17 World Cup bronze medalists, received a bye to the second round, Bantwana advanced in emphatic fashion, thrashing Gabon 21-2 on aggregate.
CAF has assigned Josephine Wanjiku as referee, with fellow Kenyans Mary Njoroge and Elizabeth Njoroge as assistant referees, while Juma Lucy Awino will serve as the fourth official. Cindy Barbara Dludlu from eSwatini is the match commissioner, and Moroccan Khadija Rezzag will act as referee assessor.
The return leg is set for Saturday, March 15, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, with the aggregate winner advancing to the third round of the qualifiers.
This year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, expanded to a 24-team format, will take place in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, with Africa fielding five representatives, including the host nation.
19 Flamingos For South Africa
Christiana Uzoma, Onyinyechi Opara, Hannah Ibrahim, Jumai Adebayo, Temilade Fafore, Shavih Istifanus, Taiwo Adegoke, Shakirat Moshood, Muinat Rotimi, Azeezat Oduntan, Philomena Ochanya, Aishat Animashaun, Elizabeth Boniface, Queen Joseph, Olamide Olanrewaju, Chisom Nwachukwu, Harmony Chidi, Favour Iheagwaram, Christiana Sunday
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