Women’s AFCON 2014 – Matchday 2: Cameroon and Algeria Upset South Africa and Ghana
The second day of the 2014 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations delivered two major surprises as Cameroon and Algeria claimed impressive victories over traditional continental powerhouses South Africa and Ghana.
Cameroon 1–0 South Africa
The Indomitable Lionesses stunned Banyana Banyana with a lone goal by Raïssa Feudjio Tchuanyo, handing South Africa a disappointing start to their Group B campaign.Algeria 1–0 Ghana
In another upset, Algeria edged out the Black Queens with a late strike from Horiya Affak. Algeria’s goalkeeper Kahina Takenint was instrumental in securing the win, making several crucial saves to keep Ghana at bay.
Group B – Upcoming Fixtures (Wednesday):
South Africa vs Ghana
Cameroon vs Algeria
Recap of Group A – Matchday 1 (Saturday):
Namibia 2–0 Zambia (Hosts off to a flying start)
Nigeria 4–2 Ivory Coast (The Super Falcons began with a dominant performance)
Group A – Matchday 2 Fixtures (Tuesday, October 14):
Zambia vs Nigeria – 3:00 p.m. GMT
Ivory Coast vs Namibia – 6:00 p.m. GMT
The tournament is heating up with early drama and unexpected results setting the stage for a thrilling group phase.
