Ivory Coast marked their return to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 12-year absence with an emphatic victory over Burkina Faso, according to a report from beIN SPORTS.
The match took place on Monday, July 27, 2026, as part of the 2026 WAFCON tournament. beIN SPORTS provided live coverage of the fixture, which was played in an unspecified location.
Ivory Coast had not participated in the Women's AFCON since 2014, as reported by EWN. Their return to the continental competition was highlighted by a strong performance against Burkina Faso. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) described the result as an emphatic victory for the Ivorian side.
Inès Konan was named Woman of the Match after scoring two goals in the game, according to Dailysports. Her brace helped secure the win for Ivory Coast in their opening match of the tournament.
The victory gives Ivory Coast a strong start in Group B of the 2026 WAFCON. Burkina Faso will now need to recover quickly as the group stage continues. Fans can follow further WAFCON coverage on beIN SPORTS.
