South Africa’s head coach, Desire Ellis, stated that her squad must perform at an elite level during their upcoming play-in match against Nigeria. According to reports from the DAILY POST, the team is striving to secure a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup inter-confederation playoffs. The two nations are scheduled to face off this Thursday evening at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
South Africa enters the contest looking to break a streak, having fallen to the Super Falcons in their two most recent encounters. Ellis believes the frustration stemming from their quarter-final exit against Morocco in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will serve as a powerful motivator for her players to achieve success. Speaking to Safa.net, the coach highlighted that there is zero room for mistakes and that the team is determined to deliver a strong performance.
