Abidjan: Defending champions South Africa secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Captain Thembi Kgatlana scored the crucial goal in the first half, ensuring Banyana Banyana's title defense remains on track.
According to Ghana Web, Burkina Faso made efforts to equalize in the second half but were unable to penetrate the South African defense, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. The victory allowed South Africa to finish second in Group B with four points, while Burkina Faso exited the competition after losing two of their three group matches.