South Africa vs Nigeria: 2–1
South Africa beat Nigeria 2–1 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at Stade Moulay Rachid, Morocco.
- Competition: Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Inter-Confederation Play-In)
- Kick-off: Thu, 13 Aug 2026, 20:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Stade Moulay Rachid, Morocco
- Teams: South Africa (home), Nigeria (away)
Goals
- 56' — Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa)
- 77' — Refiloe Jane (South Africa)
- 90'+3' — Christy Ucheibe (penalty) (Nigeria)
Red cards
- 90'+2' — Refiloe Jane (South Africa)
Match statistics
| Statistic | South Africa | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Shots | 12 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Fouls | 7 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
Starting line-ups
South Africa (4-3-3): Kaylin Swart (G), Bongeka Gamede (CD-L), Bambanani Mbane (CD-R), Karabo Dhlamini (LB), Fikile Magama (RB), Refiloe Jane (CM), Linda Motlhalo (LM), Amogelang Motau (RM), Ronnel Donnelly (F), Hildah Magaia (LF), Thembi Kgatlana (RF).
Nigeria (4-3-3): Chiamaka Nnadozie (G), Blessing Demehin (CD-L), Osinachi Ohale (CD-R), Michelle Alozie (LB), Shukurat Oladipo (RB), Deborah Abiodun (CM), Jennifer Echegini (LM), Rasheedat Ajibade (RM), Asisat Oshoala (F), Uchenna Kanu (LF), Francisca Ordega (RF).