Ghana secured their place after defeating Ivory Coast, while South Africa overcame Nigeria to claim the continent’s second available spot in the intercontinental play-off pathway.
The qualification means both African nations remain in contention for a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
2027 Women’s World Cup play-offs: potential opponents
Ghana and South Africa could face one of Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Ecuador, Venezuela or Papua New Guinea in the opening phase of the 2027 Women’s World Cup play-offs.
The five teams will compete alongside the two African representatives, with only two nations progressing from the first round.
Those two successful teams will then advance to the final stage of the play-off tournament.
How the 2027 Women’s World Cup play-offs will work
The final stage will feature the two teams that emerge from the opening round alongside four nations from UEFA, OFC and CONMEBOL that have been given direct entry into the final play-off phase.
The six teams will subsequently be divided into three separate paths.
Each path will feature a single knockout match, meaning there will be no room for mistakes for the teams hoping to secure the remaining World Cup places.
The three winners will earn the final tickets to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Ghana and South Africa keep World Cup dreams alive
For Ghana and South Africa, the 2027 Women’s World Cup play-offs provide another opportunity to reach the global tournament after successfully navigating their respective CAF play-off matches.
Their qualification also means Africa will have two representatives competing for the remaining World Cup places through the intercontinental route.
Sportblits.com reports that the upcoming draw will determine the opening-round opponents for Ghana and South Africa, with both nations now just a few victories away from securing their places at the 2027 World Cup.