The excitement around the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continues to build following the official draw announcement, which confirmed that Sasol Banyana Banyana will compete in a highly competitive Group B. South Africa will go head-to-head with the Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and Burkina Faso when the tournament gets underway in Morocco from 17 March to 4 April 2026.
After a disappointing exit at the 2025 CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations(WAFCON), Sasol Banyana Banyana return to the continental stage with renewed determination and a clear mission to = represent South Africa with pride and excellence.. The draw sets the tone for an intense group stage, with each nation bringing its own style, experience, and competitive edge.
Nozipho Mlambo, Senior Manager: Group Brand and Sponsorships, said, “We are excited about the teams Banyana Banyana will face in Group B. Each country brings great experience and a strong footballing culture, which will challenge and elevate our team. We believe that this level of competitiveness will bring out the best in Sasol Banyana Banyana,” said Mlambo. She added that Sasol remains fully committed to supporting the team in their WAFCON preparations, especially given that this edition of the tournament doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
