Super Falcons of Nigeria miss out of 2027 World Cup after defeat to South Africa

Nigeria have missed out on qualification for the 2027 FIFA Womens World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in a qualification playoff in Casablanca. The Super Falcons, who were eliminated from the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations, were beaten by Banyana Banyana in a closely contested encounter that ended their hopes of securing one of the remaining World Cup tickets. Nigeria mounted a late fightback and scored in the 93rd minute, but the goal came too late to prevent the Super Falcons from suffering defeat. The victory sends South Africa into the intercontinental playoff, where they will now battle for a place at the 2027 FIFA Womens World Cup. Nigerias defeat means the Super Falcons, one of Africas most successful womens national teams, will miss out on the global tournament for the first time since 1991. The post Super Falcons of Nigeria miss out of 2027 World Cup after defeat to South Africa appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.