WAFCON 2026: Burkina Faso Win Tanzania to Leave Group B Wide Open
Burkina Faso’s Lady Stallions secured a monumental 2-1 victory over Tanzania at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca to record their first-ever win in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history.
Entering the match under immense pressure following a heavy opening-day defeat, the Burkinabe side demonstrated incredible resilience to neutralize their confident East African opponents.
This landmark triumph completely revitalizes Burkina Faso’s tournament campaign and leaves the tight race for knockout qualification completely up for grabs.
The dramatic encounter came alive just before the interval when forward Adele Kabré clinical finished a brilliant pass from Balkissa Sawadogo in the 43rd minute.
Tanzania fought back fiercely after the break, with star substitute Hasnath Ubamba firing home a well-deserved equalizer to restore momentum in the 55th minute.
However, the tireless Burkinabe attack continued to press forward until Sawadogo turned from provider to goalscorer, netting a sensational decisive goal to seal the historic points.
This crucial outcome leaves both nations tied on three points heading into a highly anticipated, high-stakes final round of group stage fixtures.
The wide-open nature of the pool means multiple teams still control their own destiny in the pursuit of a quarter-final ticket.
Burkina Faso will look to carry this newfound winning momentum straight into their upcoming blockbuster clash against regional heavyweights South Africa.
