Friday, July 31, 2026
Banyana Banyana bounced back from two goals down to secure a crucial 2-2 draw against Côte d’Ivoire in their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) Group B clash at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Friday evening.
The stakes were high for the women’s national team after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their opening match on Monday.
The team staged a second-half comeback, with Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia finding the back of the net to secure a valuable point for Banyana Banyana.
They will face Burkina Faso on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
South Africa is drawn in Group B alongside Tanzania, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. The top two teams in each group will progress to the quarter-finals. -SAnews.gov.za
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