Nigeria prepares for World Cup playoff after Wafcon exit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Nigeria's women's national soccer team, the Super Falcons, failed to qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-finals of Wafcon 2026. The loss marks Nigeria’s poorest performance at the finals, with Cameroon advancing to guarantee their World Cup spot. Now, Nigeria must face South Africa in a playoff scheduled for Thursday, August 10, to secure a chance at the inter-confederation qualifier later this year. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie expressed the team's determination to remain hopeful about their World Cup prospects, as they aim to overcome the previous defeat and compete at the global tournament next summer.
- •Nigeria lost 1-0 to Cameroon in Wafcon 2026 quarter-finals.
- •Super Falcons will play South Africa on August 10 for World Cup qualification.
- •Cameroon secured a World Cup spot with their victory.
- •Nnadozie emphasizes team resilience and hope for future matches.
- •Two other Wafcon playoff matches will determine additional qualifiers.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Nigeria 'still have hope' for 2027 World Cup spot
- 12:28 PMBBC Football — Nigeria 'still have hope' for 2027 World Cup spot
"Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
"Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:05 PMNigeria 'still have hope' for 2027 World Cup spot
Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
- BBC FootballAug 10, 2026, 12:28 PMNigeria 'still have hope' for 2027 World Cup spot
Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
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