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Banyana Banyana Ready for Key WAFCON Opener Against Tanzania
Twiga Stars seek their first knockout-stage berth while South Africa aim to defend a title won in 2022.
- On Monday, Tanzania's Twiga Stars shocked defending champions South Africa 2-1 in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener at Stade Moulay Rachid in Casablanca, Morocco.
- South Africa, the reigning 2022 WAFCON champions, dominated possession for long periods but struggled to convert chances against Tanzania, who sought their first knockout stage appearance.
- Diana Msewa opened the scoring for Tanzania in the 37th minute, but Bambanani Mbane equalized for South Africa during first-half stoppage time. South Africa maintained 61% of possession throughout.
- Hasnath Ubamba secured the victory with an 87th-minute strike for the Twiga Stars. Coach Bakari Shime's side capitalized on late defensive lapses to claim a famous victory.
- Banyana Banyana face Ivory Coast on Friday, July 31, while Tanzania prepares for Burkina Faso on August 4. Both teams vie for top-two qualification spots to advance.
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