Spain’s LaLiga has concluded its Masterclass sessions with some of COSAFA’s top professional and grassroots coaches with a fascinating insight into Real Club Celta de Vigo’s world-renowned academy programme. Southern African football fans were first introduced to Celta Vigo when a young Benni McCarthy signed for the club in LaLiga in 1999. Celta Vigo have
FIFA have released a new set of guidelines for leagues and clubs on regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has brought about an unprecedented halt to the game in many countries, but with leagues starting to plan return to play protocols, FIFA is seeking to provide guidance on how to manage complex issues such
While the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought havoc on the sporting world, it has created the opportunity to reassess the business models of clubs and leagues, and find a new way forward. The financial devastation of the pause in football has been keenly felt all over, but it has created conversations about what can be improved
Namibia international Joslin Kamatuka says players and fans must stay positive in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and learn to adapt to the “new normal” that it has brought. Kamatuka, who plays for Cape Umoya United in South Africa’s GladAfrica Championship, admits that it has been tough going without the routine of training and
South African footballer Ben Motshwari has recovered from COVID-19 and warns that it is a virus not to be underestimated. The Orlando Pirates star is the only player in the Premier Soccer League who has publicly stated his positive test, but a month on has now had two negative tests to confirm his recovery. “This
The Football Association of Malawi has stuck to its word and initiated the payment of stipends to 431 Super League players and team officials, totalling to K17.2-million (approximately $24,000). The payments were made as part of the COVID-19 Relief Fund Initiatives that seeks to assist players and officials financially during the break in play of
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) have produced a video to highlight awareness around the COVID-19 pandemic that sees local administrators and players in the sport lend their voice to the campaign. These include FAZ President Andrew Kamanga, General Secretary Adrian Kashala, Chipolopolo stars Fashion Sakala and Bruce Musakanya, and Copper Queens defender Margaret Belemu.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced the fast-track of financial grants to Member Associations to assist the management of football in their domestic leagues that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. CAF have confirmed that a total of US$10.8-million will be immediately distributed to countries, following a meeting of their emergency committee
Players and coaches have had to find new ways to work on fitness and technical programmes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many are embracing the ‘distance learning’ as a new way forward. While it will never replace physically being in the same room or training pitch, the pandemic has shown how technology
FIFA have teamed up with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission to create the #SafeHome campaign, whose aim is to support women and children at risk of domestic violence. One of the devastating impacts of the lockdowns in countries all over the world has been a spike in domestic violence against both
