Bantwana on to next round in World Cup 2020 qualifiers

The South African u-17 Women’s National Team (Bantwana) took the win against Zambia recently, placing them in the finals of the FIFA u-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 qualifiers.

JVW Football Club, based in Bedfordview, has five players in the national u-17 Bantwana, captain Jessica Wade, Taylor Berkovic, Aliyaah Allie, Jade Leask and Cimone Sauls.

Namhla Mphelo, South African Football Association (SAFA) media officer, said Bantwana overturned a 2-0 loss from the first leg, with a 3-0 win against Zambia.

“Captain Jessica Wade broke the deadlock on 12 minutes before second half strikes from Nelly Gamede and Kananelo Taiwe completed the comeback,” said Mphelo.

Mphelo announced the victory earned Bantwana a spot in the final round of the World Cup qualifiers.

The team joins four other teams, Cameroon, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana.

“Just like South Africa, Uganda reversed first-leg deficits in the qualifiers, while Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria cruised through in style,” said Mphelo.

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First round, second leg results:

Bantwana 3 – 0 Zambia

Cameroon 6 – 0 São Tomé and Príncipe

Ghana 8 – 0 Liberia

Uganda 5 – 0 Tanzania

Nigeria 5 – 1 Guinea

“Morocco automatically made it through to the last round after Botswana decided not to travel due to Covid-19 concerns,” said Mphelo.

Morocco won 1-0 to Botswana.

Mphelo mentioned winners will now play off for Africa’s three India 2020 spots, from May 1 to 17.

The World Cup will take place from November 2 to 21 in India.

Second round fixtures: Bantwana vs Morocco (date to be confirmed).

Uganda vs Cameroon.

Ghana vs Nigeria.

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