Tanzania defeats South Africa in stunning WAFCON upset

Tanzania's women's national football team secured a historic 2-1 victory over former champions South Africa in the opening Group B match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The match, played at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, saw Diana Msewa open the scoring, before South Africa equalised through Bambanani Mbane in first‑half stoppage time. Late in the second half, substitute Hasnath Ubamba netted the winner from a pass by D. Minja, sealing Tanzania’s first ever triumph over South Africa at a WAFCON finals.

The upset reshapes the Group B standings, boosting Tanzania’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage while leaving South Africa facing a tougher path forward. South Africa dominated possession and shot attempts but could not convert, whereas Tanzania defended compactly and struck decisively in the closing minutes.