Banyana Banyana have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
A first-half strike from Thembi Kgatlana secured the crucial three points for Desiree Ellis’ side, securing their passage out of Group B and keeping their title defense and 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification hopes alive.
Group B Recovery & World Cup Qualification Path
- Turnaround Performance: South Africa entered their final group match at the bottom of Group B with just one point following an opening loss to Tanzania and a draw against Ivory Coast.
- Match Winner: Thembi Kgatlana scored the decisive goal in the first half to secure the win over Burkina Faso.
- 2027 World Cup Stakes: Moving into the knockout stage brings Banyana Banyana one step closer to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, as all four WAFCON semi-finalists automatically secure qualification.
