By Angu Lesley<\/p>\n
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon<\/p>\n
South Africa and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire sealed their places in the quarter-finals of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Tuesday after recording crucial victories in the final round of Group B matches in Casablanca.<\/p>\n
C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire finished top of the group with seven points following a 2-1 win over Tanzania at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium.<\/p>\n
The Lady Elephants took the lead just before half-time through Nsira Ouedraogo, who finished from an In\u00e8s Konan assist in the 44th minute. Konan then doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 68th minute after C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire continued to dominate proceedings.<\/p>\n
Tanzania ensured a nervy finish when Clara Luvanga pulled one back in the closing stages, but the Ivorians held on to secure all three points and top spot in the group.<\/p>\n
In the other Group B fixture, defending champions South Africa booked their place in the last eight with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso.<\/p>\n
After dominating much of the contest, Banyana Banyana finally found the breakthrough in the 38th minute when Thembi Kgatlana converted from close range after being picked out by Amogelang Motau.<\/p>\n
Despite late pressure from Burkina Faso, South Africa defended resolutely to claim the victory that sent them through as group runners-up with four points.<\/p>\n
The results ended the hopes of both Burkina Faso and Tanzania, who each finished on three points after spirited campaigns.<\/p>\n
Final Group B Standings<\/p>\n
With qualification secured, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire advance to the knockout stage as group winners, while South Africa continue the defence of the continental crown they won in 2022.<\/p>\n
The quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations will now see the competition intensify, with the remaining eight nations battling not only for continental glory but also for places at the 2027 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup in Brazil.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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