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

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.
The highly anticipated 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 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.
South Africa will now stand between Nigeria and a place in the next stage of the qualification process.
Nigeria vs South Africa
Match: Nigeria vs South Africa Competition: 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualif...