Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa advance to WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals after Group B wins
Côte d’Ivoire secured top spot in Group B of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a composed 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday. Nsira Ouedraogo scored in the 44th minute and Ines Konan converted a penalty in the 68th minute; Tanzania’s Diana Msewa pulled one back in stoppage time. The win gave the Lady Elephants seven points from three matches, completing an unbeaten group stage after a 12‑year absence from the tournament.
In the other Group B fixture, South Africa edged Burkina Faso 1-0 thanks to Thembi Kgatlana’s 21st‑minute goal. The Lady Stallions finished second with four points, extending their title defence into the knockout rounds. Both teams advance to the quarter-finals, while Tanzania and Burkina Faso are eliminated with three points each.
For Nigerian football fans, the results highlight growing competitiveness across the continent and could inspire the Super Falcons ahead of their own campaigns. The quarter‑final matchups will be determined once the remaining groups conclude; supporters can follow the draw and upcoming fixtures to see which teams Ivory Coast and South Africa will face next.
Stay tuned to Premium Times for live updates, detailed match reports, and expert analysis as the race for the WAFCON 2026 title intensifies.