31 JULY 2026.
BY:Tshireletso Nosi.

WHAT A POWERFUL COMEBACK FROM BANYANA BANYANA.

The Banyana Banyana VS Ivory Coast Women’s Africa cup of nations match took place at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco ,Friday 31 July 2026.

Banyana Banyana staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 against Ivory Coast in their second Group B match of women’s Africa Cup of nations (WAFCON).

The 2022 African champions found themselves under intense pressure after a shocking 2-1 opening match defeat to Tanzania.The situation worsened significantly in the first half when teenage forward Grace Sery scored twice to give the lady elephants a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Refusing to back down,Ellis team fought back fiercely in the second half where Thembi kgatlana scored a brilliant goal in the 71st minute and Hilda Magaia turned savior by smashing home a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time “90+9” to spilt the points.

The result leaves South Africa with a tough path ahead,keeping their quarter final and 2027 FIFA WOMENS WORLD CUP qualification hopes barely alive.