South Africa make it to the next round at the expense of Nigeria (CREDIT: CAF Women on X)
The Super Falcons’ hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup have come to a painful end after Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the CAF play-off in Morocco.
The high-stakes encounter brought together the two quarter-final losers at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria having lost 1-0 to Cameroon and South Africa suffering a 2-1 defeat to hosts Morocco.
The winner was guaranteed a place in the intercontinental World Cup play-off route, making the clash a second chance for both nations after disappointing quarter-final exits.
South Africa, however, seized the opportunity, as Thembi Kgatlana broke the deadlock in the 56th minute before captain fantastic, Refiloe Jane doubled Banyana Banyana’s advantage in the 77th minute.
