LISTEN TO EPISODE 20 OF THE COSAFA SHOW! South African-born rising star Ricardo Schutte hopes to be donning the colours of Bafana Bafana in the near future, though a foot injury looks to have ended his hopes of appearing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo with the national Under-23 side. His has been a fascinating
Pirates through as Champions League and Confed Cup draws loom
It was a tough day in the office for the COSAFA sides competing in the final group stage matches of the CAF Confederation Cup, though one is through to the next stage and eagerly awaiting Friday’s quarterfinal draw. South African side Orlando Pirates lost 1-0 at Nigeria’s Enyimba after conceding a goal in the fifth
COSAFA sides complete pool stage in CAF Confederation Cup
COSAFA club Orlando Pirates need only a draw away in Nigeria on Wednesday to ensure progress to the last eight of the African Confederation Cup but if they lose The Buccaneers could be walking the plank. Pirates top Group A with nine points and one more would be enough to ensure top place and secure
Lesotho captain Rabale delighted with Sundowns move
Lesotho Women’s National team captain Boitumelo Rabale has spoken of her delight after completing a move to SAFA National Women’s League Champions Mamelodi Sundowns on a two-year deal. The 24-year-old, affectionately known as ‘Queen’, was unveiled by Sundowns on Friday and makes the return to the SAFA National Women’s League after a successful spell in
COSAFA trio head to Tokyo Olympic Games
COSAFA is delighted to announce that it will be sending a team of match officials to the Tokyo Olympic Games later this year in another sign of the excellent work being conducted in the region to develop a talent pool of referee and assistants. South African referee Victor Gomes has been selected by FIFA to
Second edition of South Africa’s women’s league kicks off on Saturday
The second edition of the SAFA National Women’s League will kick off this coming weekend, 24 April 2021, after last year’s tournament did not take place due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Women’s League that proved a runaway success was launched in 2019 with 12 teams participating in the inaugural season. This season however, will
COSAFA sides learn fate after Olympic Games football draws
COSAFA sides South Africa and Zambia now know their fate after the draw was made for the football tournaments at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on Wednesday. South Africa will open the men’s tournament against hosts Japan in Tokyo, and must also play France and Mexico in what is an extremely difficult Group A. Coach
Format for inaugural COSAFA Women’s Champions League unveiled
The eight clubs that will take part in the inaugural COSAFA Women’s Champions League have been unveiled with the tournament dates and host close to being finalised as well. The competition will serve as a qualifier for the first ever CAF Women’s Champions League that is scheduled to take place in late 2021. The COSAFA
LaLiga to hold workshops for coaches in COSAFA region
Spain’s LaLiga has a reputation for developing some of the brightest young stars in global football with a philosophy that is backed by leading coaches who have honed their methods over many decades in the game. Now LaLiga will be sharing this expertise and know-how with coaches in the COSAFA region, as well as guests
Dynamos win as domestic football returns to Zimbabwe
Dynamos have claimed the President’s Independence Trophy as football returned to Zimbabwe on Sunday in a welcome development for the domestic game. Dynamos defeated old foes Highlanders 2-0 at the National Sports Stadium in Harare in what was the first match involving top-flight teams to be played in Zimbabwe in over the year due to