South Africa fought back from two goals down to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast in their Group B clash at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday.The result kept their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals firmly alive.On the matchday, the Banyana Banyana looked to be heading for defeat after teenage sensation Grace Sery scored twice in the first half to put the Ivorians in complete control.However, goals from Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia after the break completed an impressive comeback and secured a valuable point for the South Africans.
FULL-TIME! 2-2 A late equalizer for South Africa. #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026 pic.twitter.com/QDGuzJ0JvZ
CAF Women Football (@CAFwomen) July 31, 2026The result leaves Group B balanced ahead of the final round of matches. Ivory Coastremain in a strong position with four points from two games, while South Africa’s dramatic comeback ensures they remain in contention for a place in the knockout stages.The Bafana Bafana must now beat Burkina Faso emphatically in their last group match to stand any chance of progressing to the knockout stage of this year’s WAFCON.
