WAFCON 2026: Tanzania stun South Africa as Côte d’Ivoire make winning return

The two results transformed the complexion of one of the competition's most competitive groups, leaving Tanzania and Côte d'Ivoire level on three points after the opening round of matches while South Africa and Burkina Faso were left searching for a response.

Group B of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations produced two major storylines on Monday as Tanzania stunned former champions South Africa 2-1 before Côte d'Ivoire marked their long-awaited return to the tournament with a 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso.

Tanzania now prepare to face Burkina Faso on Friday, while South Africa must recover quickly against Côte d'Ivoire to avoid placing their qualification hopes under serious pressure.