Namibia have claimed the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championship title after a 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory over South Africa following a 1-1 draw in the final in Mauritius on Sunday. Namibia had lost 4-0 to the South Africans in the pool stage, but showed a vastly improved performance as edged the play in the decider and
Malawi coach DeKlerk Msakakuona declared himself pleased with his side’s performance as they claimed the bronze medal at the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships with a 2-0 victory over East African guest nation Kenya on Sunday. Malawi triumphed in the third-place play-off thanks to goals from Peter Banda, his fifth of the competition, and Francisco Madinga.
Welcome to our live coverage of the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships final between South Africa and Namibia on Sunday! South Africa have yet to concede a goal in this competition and defeated Namibia 4-0 in the group phase, so must be considered favourites. Starting line-ups: South Africa XI: Glen Baadjies, Mswati Mavuso, Luke Fleurs, Sechaba
Check out our live coverage of the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships third-place play-off between Kenya and Malawi on Sunday! Starting line-ups: Kenya XI: Ahmed Omar, Thomas Muya, Daniel Wambua, Clinton Machaka, Jeremy Muriithi, Biron Lukale, Kenneth Karungari, Muthoka Mulei, Prince Boit, Zidane Karume, Brian Omutanyi. Subs: Brian Otieno, John Njuguna, Eric Muriithi, Ibrahim Onnangwe, Lewis Wanjala,
South Africa will tackle Namibia in the final of the COSAFA Under-17 Championships on Sunday after both came through contrasting semifinal matches in Mauritius on Friday. The South Africans thumped Kenya 4-0 in their Last 4 fixture, while Namibia needed a late equaliser to take their tie against Malawi to penalties, where they eventually won
Check out our live coverage of the second 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships semifinal between Namibia and Malawi on Friday! Starting line-ups: Malawi XI: Hastings Banda, Lexpart Sumaila, Henry Chiwaya, Chimango Kalinga, Hadji Wali, Rapahel Banda, Peter Banda, Frank Chizuze, Francisco Madinga, Moses Chipanda, Innocent Shema. Subs: Patrick Njolomole, Gift Phiri, Bernard Kayange, Chifundo George, Antony Msiska,
Check out our live coverage of the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships semifinal between South Africa and Kenya on Friday! Kenya have received entry back into the competition after Group B winners Zambia were disqualified for fielding two over-age players. Starting line-ups: South Africa XI: Glen Baadjies, Luke Fleurs, Sechaba Mokoena, Lethabo Mazibuko, Nkanyiso Shinga, Mjabulise Mkhize,
Zambia have been disqualified from the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships being staged in Mauritius having been found to have fielded two over-age players for the tournament. Consequently Malawi finish top of Group B and East African guest nation Kenya claim the runners-up spot. Friday’s semi-final line-up therefore sees South Africa take on Kenya (13h00 local,
Abram Tjahikika struck a hat-trick for Namibia to take him to the top of the scorers charts at the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships and earn his country a place in Friday’s semifinals. Namibia defeated Seychelles 4-1 on Wednesday to secure second spot in Group A behind leaders South Africa, who defeated Mauritius 2-0 to keep
Welcome to our live coverage of the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships Group A clash between South Africa and Mauritius on Wednesday. Starting line-ups: South Africa XI: Tshepo Mohui, Mswati Mavuso, Luke Fleurs, Sechaba Mokoena, Lethabo Mazibuko, Mjabulise Mkhize, Tyreese Pillay, Sabelo Radebe, Luke Le Roux, S’miso Bophela, Siphamandla Ntuli. Subs: Malesela Langa, Kwenzokuhle Shinga, Bonga
