Super Falcons, S’Africa’s Banyana Banyana in World Cup Second Chance Blockbuster
Duro Ikhazuagbe After Nigeria and South Africa were denied direct qualifications to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup to be hosted by Brazil, the Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana have
Nigeria and South Africa, known as the Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana respectively, are set to face off in a crucial World Cup playoff match this evening. The two teams were denied direct qualifications to the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and will compete for the 'back door' tickets via the African playoff. The event will take place at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, with the kickoff scheduled for 9pm.
Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire are the other teams battling for the second ticket to the playoffs. This match marks a year and 22 days since the last clash between the Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana, a tense semi-final during the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca, won by Nigeria with a last-minute goal from Michelle Alozie.
Banyana Banyana have historically dominated their Nigerian counterparts, winning three out of four previous encounters, while South Africa has emerged victorious in 17 other matches. The upcoming game could be even more intense, with both teams striving to secure their spots in the Inter-Confederations Playoff Tournament and ultimately reach the FIFA World Cup in Brazil 2027.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who scored the decisive penalty in their last meeting, will lead the Super Falcons, while Thembi Kgatlana, a young and talented player, will be in the lineup for the Banyana.
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