Casablanca – Tanzania and Côte d’Ivoire meet in a decisive Group B showdown at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with both sides knowing victory will secure a place in the quarterfinals.
Match details
Fixture: Tanzania vs Côte d’Ivoire
Competition: WAFCON 2026 – Group B, Matchday 3
Venue: Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco
Date: Tuesday, August 4
Kick-off: 21:00 Morocco time (WET) / 20:00 GMT / 22:00 CEST
How to watch
Morocco / MENA: Arryadia (SNRT)
Global Streaming: CAF TV (YouTube)
Tanzania team news
Form & Fitness: Tanzania remains in contention despite a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso after opening the tournament with an impressive 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa. However, the East Africans will be without Hasnath Ubamba after her red card against Burkina Faso.
Key Players: Goalkeeper Najiati Abass Idrissa has been one of the tournament’s standout performers, making 13 saves across two matches. Midfielder Aisha Mnunka will also be one to watch after scoring against Burkina Faso.
Côte d’Ivoire team news
Form & Fitness: Côte d’Ivoire enters the final group match unbeaten after defeating Burkina Faso and drawing 2-2 with South Africa. A draw will be enough to send the Ivorians into the quarterfinals.
Key Players: Grace Serri has scored twice at the tournament, while Nsira Ouedraogo has emerged as Côte d’Ivoire’s creative force with three assists and four goal contributions overall.
Quarterfinal spot on the line
With qualification still at stake, both teams are expected to approach the match with caution before gradually opening up. Tanzania will likely rely on quick transitions and disciplined defending, while Côte d’Ivoire is expected to control possession and use its attacking depth to create chances.
The Ivorians have shown they can score goals but have also struggled defensively, conceding twice after taking a two-goal lead against South Africa. Tanzania, meanwhile, has shown resilience but will need to be more clinical in front of goal if it hopes to reach the knockout stage for the first time.
Prediction: Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 Tanzania
