2027 Women’s World Cup: Two African teams confirmed for Inter-Confederation play-offs

Ghana and South Africa have clinched the two African slots for the Inter-Confederation play-offs ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

This follows their victories in the African play-offs on Thursday night.

The Black Queens came from a goal down to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the first game.

Bayana Bayana also held on to beat Nigeria 2-1 despite going down to 10 men in stoppage them.

They both advance to a six-team preliminary round in the Inter-Confederation play-offs.

From there, two countries will progress to a final play-off phase alongside four nations that receive direct byes.