The result confirmed Ivory Coast's return to the WAFCON knockout stage in impressive fashion after making their first appearance at the continental finals since 2014.
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Majuto Omary
Sports Reporter
Mwananchi Communications Ltd
Dar es Salaam. Ivory Coast underlined their growing credentials at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by finishing top of Group B with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, ending the Twiga Stars' hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.
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