Falconets overcome stubborn Ethiopia to qualify for World Cup

The Falconets have certified for the 2022 U-17 World Cup after being held to a goalless attract Abuja.

The Ethiopians who misplaced 1-0 to Nigeria in Addis Ababa a fortnight in the past held off for your complete length of the sport and pissed off the Nigerian group.

Omowunmi Bello got here near opening the floodgates within the thirteenth minute however the Ethiopian goalie, Abeba continued from the place she stopped two weeks in the past by pulling a prime class save.

She stood resolute between the sticks for giant spells within the recreation and was the foremost distinction between each groups.

Ethiopia got here near leveling the combination rating within the forty second minute when Kebede tried a shot which beat goalkeeper Religion Omilana rooted. She was nonetheless alert to assemble the ball and save a doubtlessly harmful rebound.

The Nigerians pushed for a winner all game however have been saved out by the spectacular Ethiopian protection. Ajakaye got here near scoring once more within the 54th minute however was denied by the spectacular Abeba.

Kabede additionally proved a risk to the Nigerian protection as she tried to attain once more with Omilana proving a stumbling block.

Yetunde Ayantosho was subbed on for Alvine Dah Zossu on the hour mark and the group saved the sport like that to guide a spot in India.

The ladies didn’t concede a aim in six video games and scored 15. They didn’t lose any match additionally.