South Africa face Tanzania in Women’s Afcon 2026 opener – TV and streaming details confirmed

South Africa begin the defence of their continental crown against Tanzania on Monday, with broadcasters across Africa and beyond set to show the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Group B clash live.

The match kicks off at 17:00 local time on Monday and marks the opening fixture in Group B of the CAN Feminine 2026 for both sides.

Reigning African champions South Africa, who lifted the title in 2022, are seeking a convincing start as they launch their latest campaign. They meet a Tanzania side widely regarded as well-organised and disciplined, and who approach the tournament with high ambitions of their own.

The two teams are familiar opponents after their most recent meeting in the group stage of a previous competition ended in a draw. That stalemate has added an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter, with South Africa looking to underline their status as favourites while the Twiga Stars aim to show they can compete with the continent’s elite.

Where to watch on TV

Supporters across the continent will be able to follow the game live on several major broadcasters.

Canal+ Afrique, beIN Sports, SuperSport, SABC Sport and Azam TV will all provide live television coverage of the South Africa v Tanzania match.

The wide distribution reflects the growing interest in the women’s game in Africa, particularly with South Africa entering the tournament as holders and Tanzania bidding to make an impact in Group B.

Online and streaming options

For fans unable to watch on television, the game will also be available free of charge online.

The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the match will be streamed live on the official CAF TV YouTube channel, allowing supporters worldwide to follow the action at no cost.

The combination of pay-TV coverage and free digital streaming means fans in Africa and internationally have multiple ways to watch as the CAN Feminine 2026 gets under way for these two sides.

With South Africa targeting a strong opening performance to set the tone for their title defence, and Tanzania determined to translate their reputation for discipline and ambition into a statement result, Monday’s Group B encounter is expected to be a key early fixture in the tournament – and one that viewers will be able to follow live across TV and online platforms.