Banyana Banyana face a decisive WAFCON clash against Burkina Faso needing victory to keep their knockout hopes alive after a difficult Group B campaign that has tested their resilience.

After suffering a shock opening defeat to Tanzania, South Africa looked set for another disappointing outing when Côte d’Ivoire stormed into a two-goal lead

The result leaves Banyana bottom of Group B on one point after two matches, behind leaders Ivory Coast (four points), while Tanzania and Burkina Faso are tied on three points.