Nigeria determined to defend WAFCON title, says head coach Justin Madugu
Current Women's Africa Cup of Nations Champions Nigeria will have a tough task defending their trophy, says head coach Justin Madugu.
Ivory Coast too strong for Burkina Faso in WAFCON opener
Rebecca Elloh opened the scoring from the penalty spot at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Monday after just seven minutes.
Ines Konan (14', 23') then bagged a quick-fire brace, before Adama Congo pulled a back just after the restart.
N'sira Ouedraogo restored Ivory Coast's three-goal cushion with a fourth goal after 57 minutes.
It was a dream result for the Ivorians as they made their first appearance at the finals in 12 years, despite ending the game with 10 players.
After taking a three-nil lead, the Elephants saw Mariam Diakite sent off in the 38th minute.
But the balance was restored when Burkina Faso's Faouzia Ouedraogo saw red in the 52nd minute.
The other result in Group B saw Tanzania beat defending champions South Africa 2-1.
Banyana stunned as Tanzania snatch historic WAFCON victory
Tanzania earned a famous 2-1 victory over South Africa in their Group B opener at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Monday.
Banyana earn redemptive victory over Japan as AFCON preparations continue
Banyana Banyana bounced back from a heavy defeat to claim an impressive 1-0 victory over Japan in their second international friendly at J-Green Sakai Main Field in Osaka on Tuesday.
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Ilyes Mzoughi reportedly in talks to take up international post
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi is reportedly set to be appointed to Burkina Faso's new technical team.