Friday’s Results Summary
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Group C:
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Ghana 1–1 Mali
Alice Kusi gave Ghana the lead in the 6th minute, but Mali’s Aïssata Traoré struck back in the 52nd, ensuring a hard-fought draw. -
Tanzania 1–1 South Africa
Opah Clement stunned Banyana Banyana with a 24th-minute opener. South Africa responded late through Bambanani Mbane to claim a share of the spoils.
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Updated Group Standings Snapshot
Group C Standings
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
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| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Mali | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Tanzania | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Ghana | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Friday’s Key Takeaways
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Group C is neck-and-neck: Mali and South Africa maintain unbeaten records but remain cautious of Ghana and Tanzania, who are desperate for a breakthrough.
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Tight margins in both groups mean every goal matters, setting the stage for dramatic final group fixtures this weekend.
With quarter-final trajectories beginning to take shape, Monday's matches are already looking pivotal. Expect high-stakes encounters and fierce battles as teams bid for continental glory.