NewzSouth Africa's women's national football team, Banyana Banyana, faces Ivory Coast on Friday evening in a crucial Group B match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Coached by Desiree Ellis, the South African side is under intense pressure to secure a victory following a shock 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their tournament opener.
Defender Karabo Dhlamini acknowledged the team's need to improve ahead of the fixture. After the opening loss, only a win against the Ivorians will guarantee that South Africa remains in the tournament.
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