Benin Sets Final Round Qualifier Date with Zambia for 2025 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup

Zambia to Face Benin in Crucial U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Benin has officially confirmed their 2025 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup final round qualifier against Zambia after securing an emphatic 5-0 aggregate victory over DR Congo on Sunday in Kinshasa. The highly anticipated clash will take place in April, with Zambia hosting the first leg.

Benin Dominates DR Congo to Advance

Benin sealed their place in the final round with a convincing 3-0 victory away to DR Congo, completing a dominant performance over two legs.

• De-gratis Ebi opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, giving Benin a 1-0 lead at halftime.
• Romaine Gandonou doubled the advantage in the 63rd minute, marking her second goal against DR Congo after also scoring in the first leg (2-0 win in Cotonou).
• Labylle Etchou sealed the victory with another goal in the 63rd minute, ensuring Benin’s comfortable progression.

With this result, Benin advances to face Zambia for the first time in history, as both nations seek to secure their maiden U17 Women’s World Cup appearance.

Final Round Qualifier Schedule: Zambia vs. Benin

The final round will be played over two legs, with the overall winner earning a ticket to the FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup in Morocco.

• First Leg: Zambia vs. Benin (Weekend of April 19) – Zambia hosts
• Second Leg: Benin vs. Zambia (Weekend of April 25) – Benin hosts

Road to Morocco 2025

The 2025 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup is scheduled to take place in Morocco from October 17 to November 8. Zambia will be aiming to make history by securing a place at the prestigious tournament for the first time.

With both teams seeking their first-ever qualification, this final round tie promises to be a thrilling battle as Zambia prepares to face a resilient and in-form Benin side.