South Africa draws Côte d’Ivoire 2-2; Burkina Faso beats Tanzania in WAFCON B
South Africa rescued a 2‑2 draw against Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Stade Père Jégo in Bingerville after trailing 2‑0 at halftime. Grace Sery scored twice for the Ivory Coast before halftime, but second‑half goals from Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia earned Banyana Banyana a vital point. Earlier the same day, Burkina Faso secured a historic 2‑1 win over ten‑man Tanzania, with Adele Kabré putting the Lady Stallions ahead before halftime and Bilkissa Sawadogo sealing the victory ten minutes from time, while Aisha Mnunka equalised for Tanzania after Hasnath Ubamba’s red card.
The results leave Group B wide open: Côte d’Ivoire leads with four points, Burkina Faso and Tanzania sit on three each, and South Africa remain alive with one point. All four teams can still reach the quarter‑finals, making the final round of matches a decisive battle for the two available slots.
With qualification still mathematically possible for every side, which two teams do you expect to advance from Group B, and what factors—such as goal difference, upcoming fixtures, or team form—will most likely decide the outcome?