Ghana's Black Maidens beat Senegal
7-6 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate tie, with captain Seidatu Wahab leading
the charge into Group C against Canada, Brazil, and Norway.
Nigeria's Flamingos crushed Benin
5-3 in the second leg for an 8-5 win, powered by Queen Joseph's hat-trick,
marking their ninth appearance.
Kenya's Junior Starlets staged a
3-1 comeback over South Africa, earning coach Mildred Omari Cheche a historic
second qualification and celebrations from Nairobi's governor and President
Ruto.
Zambia edged Ethiopia 3-2 aggregate to secure the fourth African spot for the October 17 tournament.