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‘We really want to book a ticket to the World Cup’ - Cynthia Konlan

Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan eyes World Cup spot as they aim to beat Malawi to qualify for the first time in 20 years.

‘We really want to book a ticket to the World Cup’ - Cynthia Konlan

In the final quarter-final match of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, Morocco and South Africa will compete on Saturday at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat to determine which team advances to the semi-finals and qualifies for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The winner will face the other side in the semi-finals, securing their spot in the prestigious global tournament.

The contest is a rematch of the 2022 WAFCON final, where South Africa triumphed over Morocco 2-1 in a thrilling match. Both teams will be vying for an early ticket to the 2027 World Cup, with Morocco seeking a second appearance and South Africa aiming for their third overall.

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