Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

World Cup dream over: Six major takeaways from Nigeria’s painful defeat to South Africa

The winner was guaranteed a place in the intercontinental World Cup play-off route, making the clash a second chance for both nations after disappointing quarter-final exits The post World Cup dream over: Six major takeaways from Nigeria’s painful defeat to South Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gbemidepo Popoola

Coach apologises to Nigerians over Falcons World Cup miss

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2 African countries qualify for 2027 Women World Cup playoffs

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By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs

Nigeria have failed to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, after being beaten 2-1 by South Africa in a play-off at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

By Abubakar Ibrahim