WAFCON 2026: South Africa hold Côte d’Ivoire as Burkina Faso edge Tanzania in thrilling Group B battle
Group B of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations remains delicately poised after South Africa produced a dramatic second-half comeback to salvage a 2-2 draw against Côte d’Ivoire, while Burkina Faso claimed a historic 2-1 victory over 10-player Tanzania to throw the race for the quarter-finals wide open.
After suffering a shock opening defeat to Tanzania, South Africa looked set for another disappointing outing when Côte d’Ivoire stormed into a two-goal lead at the Stade Père Jégo on Friday.
Tanzania’s task became even tougher 10 minutes into the second half when match-winner from the South Africa victory, Hasnath Ubamba, was sent off, reducing the Twiga Stars to 10 players.
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