WAFCON 2026 Group B: Tanzania Shock South Africa as Côte d’Ivoire Scatter Burkina Faso 

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
(WAFCON 2026) Group B don produce the biggest surprise of the tournament so far after Tanzania stun South Africa, while Côte d’Ivoire show their attacking power with one convincing win over Burkina Faso to begin their campaign on top form.

WAFCON 2026 Group B: Tanzania shock South Africa

Tanzania announce themselves in grand style after dem beat defending champions South Africa 2-1 for Casablanca come record one of the biggest upsets of WAFCON 2026 Group B, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.

Even though South Africa control the early part of the game, na Tanzania strike first for the 37th minute through Diana Msewa.

The forward carry the ball from about 35 yards before her low shot touch Bongeka Gamede and beat goalkeeper Andile Dlamini.

Banyana Banyana respond almost immediately as goalkeeper Fatuma Omary make brilliant save to deny Thembi Kgatlana.

From the corner wey follow, Bambanani Mbane head home from close range to level the score.

Both teams continue to create chances after the break. Hasnath Ubamba nearly restore Tanzania lead with dangerous free-kick, while South Africa miss golden opportunity when Nthabiseng Majiya fail to convert Dhlamini’s fine cross from close range.

Tanzania finally get the winning goal for the 87th minute after Ubamba produce brilliant run from the left flank before she cut inside and fire low shot wey beat Dlamini for her near post.

The historic victory put Tanzania in strong position ahead of their next Group B clash against Burkina Faso, while South Africa must bounce back against Côte d’Ivoire to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

Group B: Côte d’Ivoire punish 10-player Burkina Faso

Côte d’Ivoire also begin their WAFCON 2026 Group B journey with serious statement after dem thrash Burkina Faso 4-1.

Rebecca Elloh open the scoring from the penalty spot for the seventh minute before Ines Konan score twice inside the opening 22 minutes to give Côte d’Ivoire comfortable 3-0 lead.

Burkina Faso problems become worse early in the second half when Faoziatou Ouédraogo receive red card, reducing her team to 10 players.

Safi N’sira add the fourth goal for Côte d’Ivoire before Adama Congo score late consolation goal for Burkina Faso to make am 4-1.

Na two goals wey Ines Konan score make am win the TotalEnergies Woman of the Match award, while Diana Msewa sef carry the award after she score Tanzania only goal.

After the opening round of matches, Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania sit on top of Group B with three points each, setting up an exciting battle for the two automatic quarter-final tickets.

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Last Updated on July 28, 2026 12:13 am by Hitvibz Media