Super Falcons to face South Africa in World Cup play-off – date, time confirmed

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a crucial play-off as both teams battle for a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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

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The match will be a major test for Nigeria after the Super Falcons lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their WAFCON quarter-final, a result that ended their hopes of securing an automatic ticket to the 2027 World Cup.

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South Africa will now stand between Nigeria and a place in the next stage of the qualification process.

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Nigeria vs South Africa

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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

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The Super Falcons must win the encounter to keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup in Brazil alive.

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

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The play-off route therefore represents Nigeria’s second opportunity to qualify for the global tournament, but the Super Falcons can no longer afford another setback.

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A victory over South Africa would move Nigeria closer to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying play-offs and keep their hopes of featuring in Brazil alive.

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