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South Africa and Tanzania faced off in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group C on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Honneur Stadium in Oujda[1][5][6]. South Africa entered the match after a strong 2-0 victory over Ghana, which propelled them to the top of the group on goal difference alongside Mali, while Tanzania started the tournament with a 1-0 loss to Mali[1].

The match was highly anticipated, as South Africa had won all previous meetings with Tanzania, including a 4-0 aggregate triumph in the 2024 Olympic Games Qualifiers[1]. South Africa boasted an impressive record of eight consecutive wins, regularly scoring at least two goals per game, while Tanzania had struggled offensively in recent fixtures[1].

Tanzania looked to boost their performance with the return of star player Opah Clement, who was unavailable for the opening match due to suspension[4]. Clement, a key presence for both her national team and her Mexican club Juarez, was expected to add creativity and scoring potential to Tanzania’s attack against the reigning champions[4]. South African defender Lebohang Ramalepe acknowledged the threat posed by Clement and emphasized her team’s focus on sticking to their tactical plan[4].

Early match reports and live updates showed a competitive contest, with South Africa looking to secure their place in the knockout stages and Tanzania desperate for points to stay alive in the tournament[2][4]. As of the 24th minute, Tanzania took a surprise 1-0 lead through a goal by Opah Clement, while South Africa’s Noxolo Cesane received a yellow card in the same minute[2]. South Africa’s Jermaine Seoposenwe was also yellow-carded earlier, in the 19th minute[2].

According to the latest group standings following the opening fixtures:

  • Mali: 2 games, 4 points
  • South Africa: 1 game, 3 points
  • Ghana: 2 games, 1 point
  • Tanzania: 1 game, 0 points

South Africa, the defending champions, continue to be favorites in the group, while Tanzania’s hopes hinge on overturning their opening day setback[1][2][8].

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