
S Africa, Zambia drawn together at TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup Of Nations
COSAFA nations South Africa and Zambia have been drawn together in the pool phase at the 2023 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria in what is a Group of Death in the first round of ...

Rakotondrabe proud of players despite defeat
Madagascar coach Romuald Rakotondrabe has spoken of his pride at the performance of his players following their narrow 1-0 loss to west African heavyweights Senegal in the semifinals of the ...

CAF holds maiden strategic workshop for directors of zonal bodies
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has undertaken the maiden strategic workshop for the Executive Directors of the zonal unions to help boost their operations to further forge the ...

Coach Rakotondrabe has belief Madagascar can lift CHAN trophy
Madagascar coach Romuald Rakotondrabe believes his side can spring a surprise and lift the African Nations Championship trophy as they prepare for a semifinal against west African giants Senegal ...

Honours for Madagascar at the African Nations Championship
There was double delight for Madagascar when two of their representatives at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria were honoured following the completion of the group stage. Coach ...

COSAFA teams await draw for continental Under-17 finals
South Africa and Zambia will learn their opponents at the finals of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria 2023 when the draw is concluded for the pool stage on Wednesday, Feb. 1. ...

Unbeaten Angola bow out of African Nations Championship
Angola became the first COSAFA side to exit the African Nations Championship in Algeria following a 1-0 victory for Mauritania over Mali in the final Group D game on Tuesday. That win for the ...

Madagascar set up all-COSAFA quarterfinal at CHAN
The COSAFA region will have at least one team in the semifinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after Madagascar set up a quarterfinal tie against Mozambique with a comprehensive 3-0 ...

A bumper year ahead for COSAFA!
Looking ahead! | RSS.com In this special episode of The COSAFA Show we speak to our Competitions Manager Joshua Knipp about the upcoming tournaments that have been penciled in for the 2023 COSAFA ...

Madagascar now know what they need in final Group C clash
Madagascar’s position remains unchanged as they need just a draw in their final Group C clash at the African Nations Championship to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition. The Malagasy ...

Lesotho prepare for Zambia showdown
The Lesotho senior national team, Likuena, returned to work this week with a provisional squad of 26 locally-based players. They are preparing for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ...

Conde delights in Mozambique win over Libya
Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde praised his side’s fighting spirit as they rallied from a goal down to claim a 3-1 victory over Libya in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A clash ...

Angola coach Goncalves satisfied with Mali draw at CHAN
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves was satisfied with his team’s performance despite the fact they let a late 3-2 lead slip against Mali in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D fixture on ...

Madagascar savour massive CHAN victory over Ghana
Madagascar have put one foot into the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship with a superb victory over Ghana in their Group C clash on Sunday, a first win at the continental finals ...

Malawi gear up for AFCON qualifiers in March
Malawi’s locally-based players have started non-residential fitness clinics in preparation for an official camp ahead of the back to back 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Egypt in March. Malawi will ...

Youngsters get chance to design CAF African Schools Football Championship trophy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is running a competition for the design of the trophy for the Continental Phase of the CAF African Schools Football Championship. CAF has opened the ...

Madagascar coach Rakotondrabe satisfied after 0-0 friendly draw
Madagascar coach Romuald Rakotondrabe expressed his satisfaction after a 0-0 warm-up draw with Niger, the latest practice match for the COSAFA nation ahead of their African Nations Championship ...

COSAFA trio head to 2023 Women’s World Cup
COSAFA referee Akhona Makalima, and assists Diana Chikotesha and Queency Victoire, have been selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2023 Women’s World Cup being staged in Australia and New Zealand. ...

Mozambique get valuable pre-CHAN runout
Mozambique’s squad for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals in Algeria slipped to a 3-1 friendly defeat as they continue to build towards their Group A opener against Ethiopia on ...

Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker on the road to recovery
The family of former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker, who lifted the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations title, have issued this statement on his health after reports appeared in the media. FAMILY ...

Angola coach Goncalves says Africa is on the rise
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves is looking forward to leading his side at the African Nations Championship starting in Algeria next week but has also commented on the future of African football in ...

Lesotho to gather this month for Afcon qualifier preparations
Lesotho will regroup and continue their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in March as they gather on January 16 for a training camp for locally-based players. Coach ...

SAFA send condolences after passing of marketing specialist Mancer
The South African Football Association (SAFA) is saddened by the passing of Premier Soccer League (PSL) Marketing and Broadcasting specialist advisor Peter Mancer. Mancer’s passing was announced ...

COSAFA representatives at 2022 CHAN finals
The 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals kicks-off in Algeria on January 13 having been postponed by a year, and there will be three sides from the COSAFA region hoping to make their ...

FAZ President says Grant will take Zambia to new heights
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Andrew Kamanga has welcomed the appointment of experienced coach Avram Grant to lead Chipolopolo, and believes the latter can take the ...

LISTEN! COSAFA Women’s Leadership Programme a huge success
The next generation | RSS.com In this final episode of The COSAFA Show for 2022, we discuss the COSAFA Women’s Leadership Programme (CWLP) and salute the work being done to assist women to rise ...

COSAFA congratulates referee duo on stellar careers
COSAFA wishes to congratulate and send our best wishes to two stalwart referees from the region who have called time on their careers. South Africa’s Victor Gomes and Janny Sikazwe from Zambia ...

‘Morocco a shining example for the continent’ – Dr Motsepe
Confederation of African Football President (CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe says Morocco’s run to the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar should be celebrated across the continent and viewed as a step ...

Zambia confirm bid for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
The Football Association of Zambia have submitted a bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, President Andrew Kamanga has confirmed Countries had until this past Friday to throw their ...

LISTEN! Breaking down Africa’s World Cup in Qatar
Africa’s achievement | RSS.com The World Cup in Qatar is almost at an end with just Sunday’s final between Argentina and France to go, and it has been a momentous tournament for Africa with ...