Morocco joins Nigeria, S’Africa, 13 others for next round of WW Cup

Morocco joins Nigeria, S’Africa, 13 others for next round of WW Cup

Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco are three African countries that will feature in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.

The 16 nations have been confirmed for the next round following the conclusion of the group stage fixtures on Thursday.

Morocco became the last team to book their spot after a 1-0 win over Colombia, with former champions Germany out of the competition after a 1-1 draw against South Korea.

It is the first time there of Africa’s four representatives will feature in the next round of the competition.

 

The full list

Switzerland

Norway

Australia

Nigeria

Japan

Spain

England

Denmark

Netherlands

USA

France

Jamaica

Sweden

South Africa

Colombia

Morocco

 

Fixtures

Switzerland vs. Spain (Saturday, August 5, 6am)

Japan vs. Norway (Saturday, August 5, 9am)

Netherlands vs. South Africa (Sunday, August 6, 3am)

Sweden vs. USA (Sunday, August 6, 10am)

England vs. Nigeria (Monday, August 7, 8am)

Australia vs. Denmark (Monday, August 7, 11:30m)

Colombia vs. Jamaica (Tuesday, August 8, 9am)

France vs. Morocco (Tuesday, August 8, 12 pm)

England vs. Nigeria (Monday, August 7, 8am)

Australia vs. Denmark (Monday, August 7, 11:30am)

Colombia vs. Jamaica (Tuesday, August 8, 9am)

France vs. Morocco (Tuesday, August 8, 12pm)