The winning team at the COSAFA Cup 2015 will walk away with a R500 000 (approximately US$42 000) first prize, a significant carrot to be dangled in front of the 14 competing nations. The regional championship will be played in South Africa from May 17-30 and aside from the best of Southern Africa, will also
SA make impressive start in Bulawayo
South Africa claimed a deserved 3-1 victory over Botswana at the African Union Sports Commission (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on Friday. The South Africans netted goals via Amogelang Motau on the stroke of halftime, and then two more in the second period through Mosili Makhoali and Amanda November. Botswana had briefly
Women’s Championship resumes on Sunday
The women’s competition resumes at the African Union Sports Commission (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on Sunday, when Zimbabwe play South Africa (kick-off 15h30) and Botswana tackle Namibia (18h30), both at the Barbourfields Stadium. That first game could be the pivotal fixture in the tournament, which sees the four sides all play
SA move closer to gold medal
The South African women’s side have moved closer to a tournament win after they defeated hosts Zimbabwe 5-0 in their African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Under-20 Youth Games clash in Bulawayo on Sunday. The South Africans now head the women’s competition with six points after winning both their first two games and can
SA, Namibia battle for gold medal
The women’s competition at the African Union Sports Commission (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe will ignite on Tuesday with a showdown between South Africa and Namibia for the gold medal (kick-off 16h30, Barbourfields Stadium). The South Africans need just a draw to be sure of first place, while a win for Namibia
Battle for silver at Women’s Championship
The women’s competition at the African Union Sports Commission (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe comes to a completion on Friday with South Africa already crowned champions. There is still the silver and bronze medals to play for with Zimbabwe needing a win over Botswana to ensure they take second place when they
Zimbabwe seal semifinal spot at Women’s Championship
Zimbabwe have cruised into the semifinals of the 2011 COSAFA Women’s Championship with a thrilling 8-2 victory over Malawi at the Rufaro Stadium in Harare on Monday afternoon. Stars striker Rudo Machingura scored five goals as the home side came back from an early deficit to overwhelm their opponents. The match was played in front
Zimbabwe overpower Mozambique
Hosts Zimbabwe have kept up their fine recent form at the 2011 COSAFA Women’s Championship with a 3-0 victory over Mozambique at the Gwanzura Stadium in Harare on Tuesday. The Zimbabweans were already assured of a place in the knockout stages going into their third pool match, but their victory leaves Mozambique out of the
Last 4 look to final place
The semifinals of the 2011 COSAFA Women’s Championship will be held at the Rufaro Stadium in Harare on Thursday and have served up two eagerly-anticipated ties. Defending champions South Africa will take on Malawi in the first semifinal at 12h30, before host nation Zimbabwe meet East African guests Tanzania at 15h15. The winners will advance
Powerhouse pair into Women’s Championship final
Hosts Zimbabwe will play defending champions South Africa in the final of the 2011 COSAFA Women’s Championship after the semifinal matches played on Thursday at the Rufaro Stadium in Harare. The home side edged past East African guests Tanzania after a 4-2 penalty shout-out win while South Africa overwhelmed Malawi to claim a 5-1 victory.
