WAFCON 2026: Group B Blown Wide Open After Dramatic Matchday Two Results
Burkina Faso secured a historic 2-1 victory over Tanzania at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium to record their first-ever tournament win.
Forward Adele Kabré opened the scoring before Hasnath Ubamba equalized for the East Africans, but Balkissa Sawadogo struck the decisive winner to seal the points.
This landmark triumph completely revives the Lady Stallions’ campaign and throws the race for knockout qualification into total chaos.
Meanwhile, former champions South Africa mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to rescue a vital 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast.
The Ivorians took a commanding lead through a brilliant Grace Sery brace before Thembi Kgatlana sparked Banyana Banyana’s desperate late fightback.
Just as defeat loomed, substitute Hildah Magaia struck a sensational equalizer in the 99th minute to keep South Africa’s quarter-final hopes alive.
These dramatic results leave Group B completely wide open with everything to play for heading into the final matchday.
Ivory Coast currently tops the standings with four points, while Tanzania and Burkina Faso sit closely behind tied on three points each.
A resilient South Africa remains squarely in the hunt with one point as all four teams prepare for a high-stakes finale.
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