Author: Tumininu Yussuf
It was a night of redemption and triumph for Eddie Howe’s side, who exorcised the ghost of the 2023 final’s defeat to Manchester United with a performance full of grit, passion, and clinical finishing.
The ultimate prize is a ticket to the Morocco 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, the eighth edition of the biennial tournament.
Newcastle will be without key players Sven Botman and Lewis Hall due to injury, while star forward Anthony Gordon is suspended after his red card against Brighton in the FA Cup.
With a quarter-final tie against Lyon now confirmed, United remain in contention for their only realistic route into European football next season.
However, Dewsbury-Hall’s second-half strike was enough to seal a 3-1 aggregate win, setting up a last-eight clash with Legia Warsaw.
Despite his side’s struggles, Amorim insists that he and the club’s leadership are aligned in their vision for the future.
The incident caused confusion among spectators inside the Metropolitano, as many were initially unaware that the penalty had been disallowed.
President Infantino looks forward to reinforce FIFA’s strong partnership with CAF in ensuring that African football continues to grow in stature, both in terms of financial backing and competitive presence on the world stage.
Jan Oblak gave Atletico a glimmer of hope by saving Lucas Vázquez’s penalty, but Marcos Llorente’s miss off the crossbar left the Rojiblancos on the brink.
While this defeat is a setback, he remains Africa’s highest-ranked player and will look to bounce back stronger in upcoming WTT events.
