South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has said it is important for her side to be fully prepared for the clash against the Super Falcons of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Banyana Banyana crashed out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations last Saturday following a 2-1 defeat to hosts Morocco. South Africa will battle the Super Falcons in a play-in clash at the Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca on Thursday. Three teams will secure qualification to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil from the mini tournament – which will take place in November and December, 2026. Ellis stated that they must make use of the opportunity to make it to the World Cup.