WAFCON 2026: Black Queens set for World Cup playoff after missing automatic qualification
Ghana’s Black Queens have missed out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Despite being eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 1-0 loss to Cameroon, Nigeria's Super Falcons still have a chance to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The loss means the Super Falcons will not be one of the four automatic ticket holders from Africa. Instead, they must compete in the African and FIFA inter-confederation play-offs to secure their spot. Nigeria will face South Africa in their next match, with one spot available for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament.
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