Ivory Coast's Impressive Start in Women's AFCON 2026
In a thrilling kickoff to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Morocco, the Ivory Coast national team, known as the Elephants, showcased their prowess on the field by defeating the Burkina Faso women's team, the Stallions, with a resounding score of 4-1. This match took place on July 27, 2026, at the Larbi-Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, marking a triumphant return for the Elephants to the continental finals after a twelve-year hiatus.
The Elephants wasted no time in establishing their dominance, with Rebecca Elloh converting a penalty early in the match to set the tone for the game. Shortly afterward, Inès Konan added to the scoreline with two goals, the first being assisted by Rosemonde Kouassi and the second by Nsira Ouédraogo. Despite a spirited attempt at a comeback from Burkina Faso, led by Adama Congo, who scored after a setup from Balkissa Sawadogo, the Elephants effectively extinguished any hopes of a resurgence with a fourth goal from Ouédraogo, ensuring a confident start to their campaign in Group B.
This impressive victory not only boosts the morale of the Ivorian squad, coached by Reynald Pedros, but also sets a high bar for their upcoming matches in the tournament. With their eyes set on the championship, the Elephants are eager to continue their winning momentum in the days to come.
As reported by koaci.com.
