Ivory Coast lead Tanzania 1-0 at halftime in their decisive Group B clash at WAFCON 2026. Both teams entered the match knowing that the result could have a major impact on their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals. The Elephants managed to take control just before the break and gave themselves an important advantage for the second half.
N’Sira Ouédraogo broke the deadlock in the 44th minute after Ivory Coast pushed forward with greater intensity. Her goal gave Reynald Pedros’ side a valuable lead at the perfect moment and put Tanzania under pressure. The Twiga Stars now need to react quickly after the break if they want to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Ivory Coast can now build on this advantage and move closer to securing a place in the next round. Tanzania, meanwhile, must find a response during the final 45 minutes and avoid another setback in this crucial Group B encounter. With so much at stake for both teams, the second half could decide their WAFCON 2026 fate.
