{"id":11742,"date":"2026-07-28T09:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T06:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=11742"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:42:10","slug":"tanzania-women-shock-south-africa-2-1-at-wafcon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/tanzania-women-shock-south-africa-2-1-at-wafcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanzania Women Shock South Africa 2-1 at WAFCON\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tanzania’s Women’s National Team, popularly known as the Twiga Stars<\/strong>, produced one of the biggest upsets of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)<\/strong> by defeating defending champions South Africa 2-1<\/strong> in an unforgettable Group Stage encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facing one of Africa’s strongest women’s football sides, Tanzania displayed remarkable discipline, resilience, and clinical finishing to claim all three points. The victory is a significant statement of intent and could become one of the defining moments of Tanzania’s WAFCON campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dream Start for Tanzania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Twiga Stars began confidently and were rewarded in the 37th minute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A brilliant attacking move saw Asha Mwalala<\/strong> provide a perfectly weighted assist for Diana Msewa<\/strong>, who calmly slotted the ball past the South African goalkeeper to give Tanzania a deserved 1-0 lead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal stunned Banyana Banyana and energized the Tanzanian supporters, who sensed history was within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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South Africa Responds Before Half-Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The defending champions wasted little time responding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep into first-half stoppage time, experienced defender Bambanani Mbane<\/strong> rose highest inside the penalty area to head home an equalizer, making it 1-1<\/strong> just before the halftime whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite conceding late in the opening period, Tanzania remained composed and entered the second half believing they could still claim victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Changes Shift the Momentum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both teams made adjustments after the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa introduced Noxolo Majiya<\/strong> shortly after halftime in search of greater attacking threat, while Tanzania responded by bringing on Happiness Ubamba<\/strong>, a substitution that would ultimately decide the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the second half progressed, Tanzania defended with impressive organization while continuing to threaten on quick counterattacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ubamba Becomes the Match Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The decisive moment arrived in the 87th minute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitute Happiness Ubamba<\/strong> latched onto a superb assist from D. Minja<\/strong> before finishing confidently to restore Tanzania’s lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Tanzanian bench as the Twiga Stars moved within touching distance of a historic victory over the reigning African champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa pushed forward desperately during the closing minutes, introducing fresh legs and committing more players into attack, but Tanzania’s defense stood firm to protect their advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Africa Cup of Nations Women \u2013 Round 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa Women 1-2 Tanzania Women<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n