WAFCON Shock in Group B: Tanzania stunned defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opener in Casablanca, with Diana Msewa scoring after a solo run and Hasnath Ubamba netting late after South Africa’s Bambanani Mbane equalised in first-half stoppage time. Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast (Group B): Ivory Coast returned to WAFCON with a 4-1 win over Burkina Faso, scoring early through Rebecca Elloh and Ines Konan, then adding more after the break; Adama Congo replied for Burkina Faso. WAFU B U-20 (Ghana): Ghana’s Black Satellites began their campaign with a 4-2 loss to Nigeria, and coach Maxwell Konadu blamed “cheap” defensive goals, urging a quick fix ahead of the must-react clash vs Burkina Faso. WAFU B U-20 (Nigeria vs Ghana): Nigeria’s Abdul Maikaba said scoring early was the plan, after a 4-2 win that kept Ghana chasing a turnaround. ICC Pullout Wave: Chad announced it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, joining Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in citing “limited and uneven” effectiveness and alleged bias toward Africa. Burkina Faso Culture Meets Service: Burkina Faso introduced new handwoven traditional uniforms for officer cadets, blending national service with local craftsmanship. Agriculture Push: Burkina Faso launched a National Tomato Research Program (2026-2031) to cut post-harvest losses and boost yields and processing.