Super Falcons Face Banyana in World Cup Play-Off

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a crucial play-off as both teams battle to keep their hopes of reaching the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup alive.

The encounter is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, with kick-off set for 9pm Nigeria time.

The match will be a major test for Nigeria after the Super Falcons suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Sunday.

The defeat ended Nigeria’s hopes of retaining the continental title and securing an automatic World Cup qualification place through the WAFCON semi-finals.

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South Africa, meanwhile, also exited the tournament at the quarter-final stage, leaving both sides to fight for another route to the global tournament.

Super Falcons Face Banyana in World Cup Play-Off (NewsCentral TV). — Super Falcons Face Banyana in World Cup Play-Off
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Nigeria vs South Africa

Match: Nigeria vs South Africa
Competition: 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 9pm Nigeria time
Teams: Super Falcons vs Banyana Banyana

The Super Falcons must avoid defeat against their fellow African powerhouse to keep their World Cup qualification campaign alive.

Nigeria’s loss to Cameroon meant the team missed out on the four direct World Cup tickets available through the WAFCON semi-final places.

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The play-off therefore offers Nigeria another opportunity to remain in contention for a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

A victory over South Africa would keep the Super Falcons in the qualification race and move them closer to securing a place in the intercontinental play-off stage.

With both teams having suffered quarter-final exits, Thursday’s encounter is expected to be a high-stakes battle for a second chance at reaching the global tournament.

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