Super Falcons, South Africa Set for Crucial World Cup Playoff
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa in a crucial FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification playoff on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with a place in the intercontinental playoffs at stake.
The Super Falcons were knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 1–0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon on Sunday.
South Africa also suffered a quarter-final exit, losing 2–1 to hosts Morocco on Saturday.
Despite their early exits, both Nigeria and South Africa still have a chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup through the playoff route.
The two African giants will meet at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 9:00 p.m. WAT.
Match Details
- Match: Nigeria vs South Africa
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Kick-off: 9:00 p.m. WAT
- Venue: Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca
- Competition: FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualification Playoff
The winner of the encounter will advance to the intercontinental playoffs, where they will have another chance to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Both teams will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing WAFCON exits, making Thursday’s meeting a highly important game in their World Cup qualification campaigns.
