Wafcon 2024: Mali edge past Tanzania 1-0 in Group C opener

Returning to Wafcon after 15 years, Tanzania faced Mali without overseas stars Clara Luvanga and Aisha Masaka, who were absent due to injury and other reasons. Despite a promising display from playmaker Diana Lucas, Tanzania struggled to convert opportunities, while Mali secured a 1-0 victory with Saratou Traore’s goal, marking their first clean sheet and opening match win in Wafcon history.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5:

Tanzania played their first big soccer tournament in 15 years, but they lost to Mali because even though they played well, they couldn’t score any goals.

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