Flamingos vs Bantwana: South Africa lands in Lagos to face Nigeria

In preparation for Saturday's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup second round, second leg qualifying match against Nigeria's Flamingos, the Bantwana delegation of South Africa's U17 girls is expected to land in Lagos on Wednesday night.

Nigeria defeated their hosts 3-1 in Pretoria on Saturday thanks to goals from Harmony Chidi and Shakirat Moshood.

However, the Bantwana have issued a strong warning that they will not be in Ikenne to lie down and be massacred.

Senegalese match officials will oversee the event, which is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

CAF has designated Aida Sy as referee, while her countrymen Ndeye Aissa Ndiaye, Ndeye Sarr Ndiaye, and Fatoumata Sall Toure will act as assistant 1, assistant 2, and fourth officials, respectively,

Agar Mezing from Cameroon will serve as the referee assessor, and Ghanaian Naa Odofoley Nortey will serve as the commissioner.

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This year's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, and the winner on aggregate will advance to the final round of the qualification process.

The competition, which has been extended to a 24-nation championship, will feature five African teams, including the host country, Morocco.

The Flamingos have stepped up their preparation by holding training sessions at the Remo Stars Institute in Ikenne-Remo prior to Saturday's match.