The second of four qualifying rounds has produced some exciting , thrilling matches besides some expected dominating performances and as we come to the weekend 7 matches remain to confirm the full list of the teams to enter the third round.
Morocco dominated the first leg against Burkina Faso 4-0 with a spectacular goal from Sofia Boussate being the highlight. The second leg was a low key affair ending in a 1-1 stalemate to complete a 5-1 aggregate win.
Guinea cruised to a 4-0 first leg win in Niamey with the return leg on October 15th
Mali overcame Algeria on away goals in a thrilling two legged affair which Algeria hosted both games. Mali took the opening encounter with a Djamako Traore goal midway through the second half. The second leg was a thrilling encounter which saw Algeria have two goals dissallowed in the opening 15 minutes. Algeria took the lead shortly after the interval when Amelia Zemma scored directly from a corner the ball taking a faint deflection off Mali defender Mariam Simpara has it entered the net. Lina Berkhous inadvertantly put a attempted clearance from a through ball into her own net on 61 minutes which restored Mali’s advantage. beffore Leila El Hadj powerful close range header in the 86th minute give the host late hope. However Mali held out for the final few minutes to gain a excellent victory on away goals with the aggregate score ending 2-2.
Ethiopia came away from Equatorial Guinea having earned a 1-1 draw in a entertaining encounter . The talented Emush Daniel gave the visitors a early lead on 9 minutes . The host fought their way back into the game Julia Raquel Bopopo equalised in the 58th minute . A evenly fought contest produced no further scoring as they will fight out for a third round spot on October 15 in Addis Ababa .
Senegal defeated Benin 2-0 with two goals in a blisteriing opening 9 minutes from Khadija Badio and Adji Ndiaye. Benin settled and frustrated Senegal to ensure they returned home for the second leg on October 15 without further damage.
Uganda cruised to a 6-0 first leg victory in Mozambique with braces from Agnes Nabukenya and Hadijah Nandengo paving the way to a dominant victory. Phionah Nabulime and another Agnes Nabukenya goal in the return match lead Uganda to complete a 8-0 aggregate victory.
Ghana earned a hard fought first leg victory with Success Ameyaa opening the scoring on the stroke of half time. Ghanas Malta Guiness Womens Premier League Player of the year and top scorer Mary Amponsah doubled the lead before Mercy Attobra completed the scoring on 77 minutes for a 3-0 win. Ghana host the second leg October 14.
Congo hosted both legs with Namibia in Niamey, taking advantage of home field they defeated the guest 2-1 in the first leg before easing to a 3-0 second leg win to advance 5-1 on aggregate and set up a tie with Egypt.
Egypt dominated both ties against Sao Tome to gain a 18-0 aggregate win. Having taken the first leg 7-0 it was a slow first half before two goals on the stroke of half time Hala Maustafa’s second of the game a very well executed finish and a strike from Camelia Shehata saw the host go in at the half 3-0. The second half saw a further 8 goals as a brace from Habiba Tariq and another nicely taken goal by Maustafa to complete her hattrick highlighted the second half en router to a11-0 victory .
Cameroun took a hard fought first leg 2-0 win against Botswana in a game they mostly dominated possession. Goals from Annie Enganembem 9 and Louise Wehiong 74 edged a brave display from a Botswana squad that had recently encountered heavy defeats in friendlies against Morocco. Botswana host the second leg on October 14.
Backed by a vocal home crowd Kenya produced a excellent performance lead by Valerie Nekesa who powered home a hattrick in the opening 23 minutes to lead the host to a 6-1 win over Angola. Charity Madewa added a brace in the second half with Faith Mushiiingani completing the rout. Ivonne Candido scored Angolas consolation goal. Angola host the return match on October 14.
Zambia and RD Congo fought out a thrilling 2-2 draw to set up a exciting second leg on October 14 in Kinshasa. Lydia Shamalima had opened the scoring on 4 minutes for the host before Ruth Nyamboki drew the game level on 17 minutes. Mary Mbewe restored the advantage on 58 minutes only for Gloria Nosa to finish a excellent move on 67 minutes to earn the visitors a well earned draw.
Burundi stunned South Africa to advance to the third round on away goals. After a goalless first leg tie Chanceline Akimana silenced the home crowd in the 12th minute. Andrielle Mibe levelled matters up on 30 minutes as the host battled there way back into the game. Despite fine play and creating half chances South Africa could not break down a battling Burindi outfit, who stunned the host with a excellent move which Annociate Nshimirima drove the ball home sparkling jubilance in the visitors players and technical bench on 68 minutes. However Lindelwa Mabuza immediate;y equalised on 72 minutes setting up a hectic tense last 20 minutes of which Burundi held firm and ended South Africa’s 2024 Fifa Womens World Cup hopes prematurely. and deservedly so with two outstanding displays on South Africa soil.
As with Egypt , Tanzania took full advantage of hosting both games to destruct Djibouti 12-0 on aggregate. Jamila Rajabu scored a brace paving the way to a 5-0 first leg victory. Starlet Winifrida Gerald double highlighted a 7-0 second leg victory with Jamila once again adding two goals to the scoresheet as Tanzania set up a intriguing third round encounter against Nigeria in November. Nigeria having received a bye after Mauritius withdrew.
Currently the third round draw as it stands after the games on October 13
Morocco v Guinea or Niger
Mali v Ethiopia or Equatorial Guinea
Senegal or Benin v Uganda
Eswatini v Guinea-Bissau or Ghana
Congo v Egypt
Cameroun or Botswana v Kenya or Angola
Zambia or RD Congo v Burundi
Tanzania v Nigeria
Second Round 2nd leg Results
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