Banyana Banyana begin their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a surprise 2-1 loss to Tanzania in their Group B opener in Casablanca. All reports describe the result as an unexpected setback, with Tanzania taking a lead and Banyana ultimately falling short despite fighting back during the match. The defeat leaves Banyana under pressure in the group stage because their next fixture is framed as a must-win. One source notes that, following the opening loss, Banyana face Ivory Coast in their next match, where three points are described as crucial to keep their tournament hopes in contention. The reports collectively focus on the same key outcome—an opening-day loss to Tanzania—and its immediate consequence for the team’s outlook in Group B. No additional match details, scorers, or other tournament developments are included in the provided excerpts beyond the result and the implication for upcoming group matches.