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Banyana Banyana will beat Nigeria in the Women's World Cup playoff match on 2026-08-13.
“At the sport, huge game tonight for Banyana. Banyana beat Nigeria, and they're on their way, well on their way, to the next Women's World Cup.”
The host · 702 · Afternoon Drive · 13 Aug 2026
The verdict· graded 17 Aug
Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria 2–1 in Morocco on 13 August 2026, with goals from Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane, securing an intercontinental playoff place for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
The claim got the result right: Banyana Banyana did beat Nigeria in the playoff on 2026-08-13. The outcome also matches the matchup and date, so there is no divergence to note.
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- Banyana's World Cup hopes alive after beating Nigeria in Morocco - South African Football Associationsafa.net
- Banyana beat Nigeria to secure World Cup intercontinental playoffs placebusinessday.co.za
- South Africa keep FIFA Women’s World Cup hopes alive with hard-fought victory over Nigeriacafonline.com