Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal and Nigeria are now just one match away from reaching the FIFA U-20 World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ after triumphing in the penultimate stage of African qualifying.

The quartet emerged victorious from the fourth round of the 2022 African U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, prevailing in the second legs of their ties against Tanzania, Uganda, Morocco and Cameroon respectively.

Ethiopia 2–0 (2-1 agg) Tanzania Ghana 5–0 (7-1 agg) Uganda Senegal 1-1 (2-2 agg, 5-4 PSO) Morocco Nigeria 3-0 (3-0 agg) Cameroon

The fifth and final round will take place next month, with two FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup spots on offer. Those will be decided by knockout ties played over two legs, the first of which will take place between 10 and 12 March, with the second following a fortnight later.

Nigeria are aiming to maintain their perfect record of having qualified for every FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup to date, while Ghana are also regulars, having reached each of the last five. Ethiopia and Senegal, on the other hand, are targeting a first-ever appearance at this global showpiece.