{
  "id": 304160,
  "title": "WAFCON 2026: Morocco, South Africa clash for semi-final spot, World Cup ticket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/wafcon-2026-morocco-south-africa-clash-for-semi-final-spot-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T10:54:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/wafcon-2026-morocco-south-africa-clash-for-semi-final-spot-world-cup-ticket/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 semi-final will see Morocco and South Africa battle for a spot in the semi-finals and automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The quarter-final match, scheduled for 9pm local time (8pm GMT) at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, is a repeat of the 2022 WAFCON final when South Africa defeated Morocco 2-1. The winner of Saturday's game will secure their place in the semi-finals and potentially an early ticket to the 2027 World Cup. Morocco, who have never reached the semi-finals before, are looking to make their third appearance in the competition, while South Africa aim for their third World Cup appearance following their participation in 2019 and 2023.",
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        "published": "2026-08-08T17:41:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}