"Twiga Stars Draw with Equatorial Guinea in WAFCON Qualifier"

Twiga Stars Battle Equatorial Guinea in WAFCON Qualifier

The national women's football team, Twiga Stars, is gearing up for a crucial encounter against Equatorial Guinea today, February 26, 2024, in the return leg of the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. The match will take place at the Estadio de Malabo, with Twiga Stars entering the game with a solid 3-1 lead from the first leg held at the Azam Complex in Chamazi.

Under the guidance of Coach Bakari Shime, the team will be looking for another positive result to secure their spot in the next phase of the prestigious continental competition. With a strong lead, Twiga Stars are in high spirits, buoyed by the performance of experienced forwards such as Stumai Abdallah, Enekia Lunyamila, and Diana Msewa, all of whom netted goals in the initial fixture. The team is also counting on Opah Clement, who plays professional football in Mexico, and Winifrida Gerald of JKT Queens, to play pivotal roles in the attack.

Equatorial Guinea, on the other hand, will need a significant win to keep their hopes of qualifying alive. To achieve this, the hosts are expected to play an aggressive, fast-paced game from the outset. As a result, Twiga Stars' defense must remain vigilant and solid to thwart the home side’s offensive efforts.

Match Results: Equatorial Guinea vs. Twiga Stars – February 26, 2024
The final score was a 1-1 draw, securing Twiga Stars' progression to the next stage. They will face the winner of the Uganda vs. Ethiopia match. In the first leg of that encounter, Uganda triumphed 2-0 over Ethiopia, setting the stage for a challenging clash ahead.

Football fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this decisive match, hoping that Twiga Stars will continue to excel and join their male counterparts—Taifa Stars, Serengeti Boys, and Ngorongoro Heroes—as one of Tanzania’s teams to qualify for a major African tournament.