2026 Women's AFCON (World Cup 2027 playoff): South Africa vs Nigeria, official line-ups

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Eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's AFCON, South Africa and Nigeria now face off in another do-or-die final. The stakes couldn't be higher: a spot in the intercontinental play-offs for the 2027 Women's World Cup is on the line.

The Bayana are out for redemption

It was heartbreak for the 2022 AFCON champions. The Bayana Bayana were knocked out in the quarters by Morocco, 1-2. Tonight, they’ll rely on Thembi Kgatlana—already with 3 goals and a driving force in attack—and the experience of 31-year-old Ildah Magaia to tip the balance.

South Africa XI: Swart - Gamede - Magama - Dhlamini - Magaia - Motlhalo - Kgatlana - Mbane - Jane - Donnelly - Motau

The Super Falcons are desperate for a World Cup place

Nigeria suffered a 0-1 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-finals. A tough blow for the 10-time African champions. But their attack remains fearsome. Asisat Oshoala, who has netted twice, is in the starting line-up. PSG midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade, also with 2 goals, features, as does Uchenna Kanu, another 2-goal scorer, leading the line.

Nigeria XI: Nnadozie - Ohale - Oshoala - Echegini - Kanu - Abiodun - Demehin - Ajibade - Ordega - Alozie - Oladipo

Only one ticket to the play-offs

Tonight's winner will join Ghana, who staged a comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1, in the intercontinental play-offs for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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