Banyana Banyana have set up a high-stakes 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final showdown against host nation Morocco on Saturday, 8 August 2026, in Rabat.
Desiree Ellis’s side secured their knockout spot with a 1–0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca, courtesy of a 21st-minute strike from Thembi Kgatlana. A victory in Rabat will automatically secure South Africa’s qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Match Details & Stakes
- Fixture: Banyana Banyana vs Morocco (WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Final)
- Date & Time: Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 22:00 SAST
- Venue: Rabat, Morocco
- World Cup Stakes: The four WAFCON semi-finalists automatically qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
- FIFA Rankings: South Africa (57th globally, 2nd in Africa) vs Morocco (64th globally, 4th in Africa).
“Well done Banyana Banyana. We are fully behind you and we are aware that one more victory will qualify us for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil in 2027.”
— Danny Jordaan, SAFA President
