Tanzania, Ghana and Benin Republic all finished bottom of their respective groups after the conclusion of the final group-stage fixtures over the weekend.
Their exits mean Nigeria is now the only African team to have progressed to the Round of 16 at the tournament.
The Falconets secured their place in the knockout stage after thrashing New Caledonia 10-1 in their final Group F fixture.
The emphatic victory saw Nigeria finish second in the group with four points and advance to the next stage.
Nigeria will face England in the Round of 16 on Thursday, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
The Falconets will be hoping to continue their impressive run and carry Africa’s hopes further in the competition.
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