# South Africa eliminate Nigeria from Women's World Cup; Ghana defeats Ivory Coast

South Africa beat Nigeria to end Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the Women's World Cup, while Ghana secured a win over Ivory Coast. The results reshape the African qualifying race, with Nigeria's exit a major surprise.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/14/south-africa-end-nigerias-womens-world-cup-hope-ghana-beat-ivory-coast?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:44:25 +0000