WAFCON 2026: South Africa coach declares readiness for Super Falcons clash
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has said it is important for her side to be fully prepared for the clash against the Super Falcons of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Banyana Banyana crashed out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations last Saturday following a 2-1 defeat to hosts Morocco. Nigeria, meanwhile lost […] WAFCON 2026: South Africa coach declares readiness for Super Falcons clash
South African head coach Desiree Ellis has declared her team ready to face Nigeria's Super Falcons in the upcoming WAFCON 2026 play-in match, according to DAILY POST. The Banyana Banyana were eliminated from the Women's Africa Cup of Nations last Saturday after a 2-1 loss to Morocco. Meanwhile, Nigeria suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses in a thrilling quarter-final at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday night.
The two nations will meet in a crucial play-in game at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Thursday, with the victor moving on to the inter-confederation play-offs alongside nine other teams. The final three teams will earn qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, which will be hosted in November and December 2026.
Ellis emphasized the importance of her team using this opportunity to secure a spot in the World Cup, stating that they must prepare mentally, physically, and recover quickly for the upcoming challenge.
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