WAFCON 2026: Tanzania stun 2022 champions South Africa as Cote D'Ivoire cruise to opening win
2022 champions South Africa endured a shocking start to their WAFCON 2026 campaign after with a 2–1 defeat to Tanzania in their Group B opener.
Tanzania made history by claiming their first-ever victory over Banyana Banyana at the tournament, taking the lead in the 38th minute through Msewa. South Africa responded just before halftime, with Bambanani Mbane heading home the equaliser in first-half stoppage time.
With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Tanzania struck a dramatic late winner to seal all three points and produce one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far.
Côte d’Ivoire 4–1 Burkina Faso
Côte d’Ivoire kicked off their WAFCON 2026 campaign in style with a commanding 4–1 and secure a comfortable win. Burkina Faso pulled one back but struggled to contain Côte d’Ivoire victory over Burkina Faso in another Group B encounter.
Les Éléphantes controlled proceedings from start to finish, producing an impressive attacking performance to score four goals and secure a comfortable win. Burkina Faso pulled one back but struggled to contain Côte d’Ivoire’s pace, movement, and creativity throughout the contest.
The emphatic victory gives Côte d’Ivoire an early advantage in Group B as they strengthen their bid for a place in the knockout stage.
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