Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has praised her side for controlling the game in their 2-1 win over Nigeria, a result that secured South Africa a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup intercontinental playoffs.
Scotland leapfrogged Denmark to secure their first World Cup qualification since 1998, thanks to a 4-2 win on Tuesday, while Austria were confirmed as Group H winners.
Cape Verde secured their place at the 2026 World Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Eswatini as Tunisia eased to a 3-0 win over Namibia on Monday.
Algeria secured their place at the World Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday - to join fellow qualified teams Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
The Zimbabwe Football Association have confirmed their home World Cup qualifier against South Africa on 10 October will be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa is set to miss up to five weeks of action after picking up an injury while on international duty with the DR Congo.