The match forms part of the play-in round for the inter-confederation play-offs following both sides’ quarter-final exits at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa were beaten 2-1 by hosts Morocco, while Nigeria fell 1-0 to Cameroon.
Fixture Details
- Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
- Kick-off: 21:00 local time (21:00 West Africa Time)
- Venue: Stade Moulay Rachid (Moulay Rachid Stadium), Casablanca, Morocco
What’s at Stake
The winner will advance to the preliminary phase of the inter-confederation play-offs later this year. From there, teams will compete for one of the remaining spots at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The four semi-finalists at WAFCON have already secured automatic qualification, leaving the beaten quarter-finalists to battle for the additional pathways.
This encounter pits two of Africa’s strongest women’s teams against each other in a winner-takes-all scenario. Nigeria have dominated the historical head-to-head, but South Africa claimed the continental title in 2022 and remain a formidable opponent.
Both coaches — Justin Madugu for Nigeria and Desiree Ellis for South Africa — are expected to make tactical adjustments after their respective quarter-final disappointments. The Super Falcons will look to bounce back strongly, while Banyana Banyana will aim to extend their World Cup qualification journey.