Nigeria, July 28 -- Group B of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations burst into life on Monday as Tanzania pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets so far with a dramatic 2-1 victory over powerhouse South Africa, while Cote d'Ivoire announced their return to the continental stage with an emphatic 4-1 triumph over Burkina Faso.

The two results leave Tanzania and Cote d'Ivoire level on three points after the opening round of matches, setting up a fascinating battle for the quarter-final places.

Tanzania produced a disciplined and spirited display to claim a historic 2-1 victory over South Africa at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

It marked the second consecutive WAFCON tournament in which the two nations were drawn in ...