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Banyana Boost World Cup Hopes with Win Over Nigeria

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Refiloe Jane of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations World Cup Qualifier match between South Africa and Nigeria at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 13 August 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Banyana Banyana have kept their World Cup hopes alive with a crucial 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

Goals from Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane cancelled out a goal from Christy Ucheibe to qualify for the FIFA Playoff tournament for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

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