COSAFA would like to extend our congratulations to the President of the Mauritius Football Association (MFA), Samir Sobha, on his election to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee on Thursday. We also extend best wishes to South African Football Association President Dr Danny Jordaan on his nomination as 3rd Vice-President of CAF, further
South Africa promote Under-17 stars for COSAFA Under-20 Championship
South Africa have named their squad for the 2019 COSAFA Women’s Under-20 Championship, which includes 12 players that appeared at last year’s FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay. The team will also be led by the coach of that side, Simphiwe Dludlu, in what is a clear indication of a desire to bring through
Comoros name final selection for COSAFA Women’s Championship
Comoros coach Choudjay Mahandi has named a final 20-plater selection for their debut showing at the 2019 COSAFA Women’s Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay from July 31-August 11. The Indian Island nation will enter the regional showpiece competition for the first time and hope to show their progress in recent years after as difficult introduction
COSAFA women’s tournaments provide vital preparation
For five of the sides competing at the 2019 COSAFA Women’s Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, there is much more than a trophy and regional pride at stake. The quintet will also be looking ahead to the qualifiers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which resume just a few weeks after the final the COSAFA
Zambia name young squad for COSAFA Women’s Under-20 Championship
Zambia coach Charles Haalubono has named a preliminary squad of players for the COSAFA Women’s Under-20 Championship to be staged in Nelson Mandela Bay from August 1-11. The 29 players will be whittled down to the final 20 for the competition, which is the inaugural staging of the regional championship in this age-group. Haalubono still
Mozambique name preliminary squad for COSAFA Women’s Championship
Mozambique coach Sara Simone has named her preliminary selection for the 2019 COSAFA Women’s Championshipas she looks to plot a semi-final berth for the side in Nelson Mandela Bay. The regional showpiece competition will be staged in the South African coastal city from July 31-August 11, where Mozambique will aim to build on previous performances.
Mozambique name provisional squad for Under-20 Championships
Mozambique coach Claudio Macapa has named a 24-player provisional squad for the 2019 COSAFA Women’s Under-20 Championship that will be staged in Nelson Mandela Bay from August 1-11. Mozambique will seek to show their improvement in recent years as they enter the inaugural regional championship in this age-group, with a squad made up mostly of
Two weeks to kick-off of the COSAFA Women’s Championship
The 2019 COSAFA Women’s Championship will get under way in Nelson Mandela Bay in a little over two weeks’ time, where the 12 competing teams will battle it out for the coveted trophy. Matches will mostly be played at theWolfson Stadium, though the smaller Gelvandale Stadium will be used as an alternate venue. Fans will
Mwape refines selections for COSAFA Women’s Championship
Zambia coach Bruce Mwape has refined his provisional squad for the 2019 COSAFA Women’s Championship to be staged in Nelson Mandela Bay from July 31-August 11, but there remains a number of places up for grabs. The She-Polopolo are seeking to lift the regional title for the first time, but will be without star striker
Shime to lead Tanzania at COSAFA Women’s Under-20 Championship
East Africa side Tanzania will be coached by Bakari Shime at this year’s COSAFA Women’s Under-20 Championship as they seek to become the first ever guest nation to win a Southern African championship. Cameroon came close to doing that last year when they reached the final of the COSAFA Women’s Championship, but lost 2-1 to