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

Nigeria will miss the 2027 Women's World Cup for the first time after being eliminated in the African play-offs. South Africa and Ghana both won their respective play-off ties and will advance to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 tournament. South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana, who scored two goals at the 2023 Women's World Cup, netted again in Casablanca to help secure her side's progression.