South Africa coach Vela Khumalo has spoken of his deep disappointment after the cancellation of the Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations that was due to start in Morocco on Saturday. The competition was called off after a number of teams had issues travelling to the North African nation, which was made difficult due to government
LISTEN! South Africa not daunted by Group of Death at Under-17 Afcon
LISTEN TO EPISODE 17 OF THE COSAFA SHOW! South Africa and Zambia will head off to the 2021 Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations this week in search of continental glory after qualifying for the event through the COSAFA Men’s Under-17 Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay last November. South Africa have been placed in the proverbial
Two COSAFA nations set for Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations
There will be at least two COSAFA countries will compete at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal in May after the qualifying draw was announced by the Confederation of Football. The Seychelles will take on Madagascar and the Comoros face off against Mozambique over two legs in the qualifiers with a place
Zambia name provisional squad for crucial Afcon qualifiers
Zambia coach Micho Sredojevic has summoned 33 players for the back-to-back Cameroon 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria and Zimbabwe. Micho has recalled in-form Buildcon striker Brian Mwila, whose prolific form was instrumental in Zambia’s chase for a World Cup place in 2018 that included back-to-back victories over Algeria. Mwila has scored five goals,
South Africa name squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki has gone for form over reputation in selecting his squad for the vital Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana and Sudan later this month. Bafana will likely need to avoid defeat in Sudan to qualify for the finals in Cameroon next January, putting them under pressure in a difficult
COSAFA star heads for Sweden
The 2020 COSAFA Women’s Cup Player of the Tournament and National Women’s League Player of the Season and also top goalscorer, Hildah Magaia has signed for Swedish based club Moron BK. Magaia said she was over the moon following her dream move overseas. “I am so delighted about this opportunity to spread my wings and
NFA announce transitional league season to start in April
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) transitional leagues for the 2020/2021 Football Season are slated to kick-off on April 17 and will run until July 31. This is revealed by Secretary General Franco Cosmos in his latest SG Brief to the NFA members. The season comprises of the following football products: The Namibia Premier Football League
South Africa in camp ahead of Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations
The South African U17 Men’s National Team (Amajimbos) have reported for camp at the SAFA National Technical Centre in Johannesburg to complete their preparations for the 2021 TOTAL U-17 AFCON scheduled for Morocco next month. Amajimbos have been drawn into group C of the tournament together with West African opponents Cameroon, Senegal and Mali, and
Dr Patrice Motsepe outlines his vision for new-look CAF
CAF Presidential candidate, Dr Patrice Motsepe on Thursday, 25 February 2021, launched his 10-Point Action Plan Manifesto called Building African Football To Be The Best In The World. At a press conference attended by a huge contingent of both local and foreign media and beamed across the globe, Dr Motsepe said investing in developing and
South Africa, Zambia get tough groups at Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations
COSAFA representatives South Africa and Zambia have had their fate revealed at the 2021 Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations in Morocco from March 13-31 after both were drawn into difficult pools. South Africa have been placed in the Group of Death along with defending champions Cameroon, and west African nations Senegal and Mali. All three