Nigeria will clash with South Africa in a 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off fixture on Thursday night.
Both teams have a second shot at qualifying for the tournament, after they were eliminate from the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Banyana Banyana lost 2–1 to hosts Morocco, while the Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Cameroon.
The kick-off for the match between the two rivals is 9pm West African time.
The winner will advance to a six-team preliminary round in the Inter-Confederation play-offs. From there, two teams will progress to a final play-off phase alongside four nations that receive direct byes.
DAILY POST will bring you live updates from the Super Falcons’ match against Cameroon.
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SOUTH AFRICA XI: Swart, K.Dhlamini, Gamede, Mbane, Magama, Jane, Motlhalo, Motau, Magaia, Donnelly, Kgatlana
NIGERIA XI: Nnadozie, Ohale, Demehin, Alozi, Oladipo, Abiodun, Echegini, Ajibade, Kanu, Oshoala, Ordega
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FIRST HALF: There are no goals between Nigeria and South Africa in the opening half.
HALF TIME. It remains 0-0 as the two teams go in for the interval.
SECOND HALF: Kgatlana gives Bayana Bayana the lead. South Africa lead 1-0.
A shot deflects into the net via Ucheibe. It’s now 2-0 to South Africa.
Nigeria have pulled one back from the penalty spot. 2-1.
FULL TIME: The Super Falcons have lost 2-1 to South Africa and will not be at the 2027 World Cup.
