A dramatic late equaliser from Hildah Magaia rescued a valuable point for Banyana Banyana, as South Africa fought back to earn a 2–2 draw against Ivory Coast in their 2026 WAFCON Group B encounter.
South Africa looked destined for defeat, but Magaia’s goal in the 90+9th minute ensured Banyana Banyana kept their qualification hopes alive heading into the final round of Group B matches.
Softfootball understands, the result means South Africa must now go all out against Burkina Faso in their final Group B fixture as they seek a place in the knockout stage.
Banyana Banyana’s fate now rests on that decisive final group game, where nothing less than victory may be enough to keep their qualification hopes alive.
