Orlando Pirates and Jwaneng Galaxy were drawn together in the third round of the African Confederation Cup in all Cosafa tie that guarantees at least one club from southern Africa for the group phase of the competition in March. Botswana’s Galaxy, having dropped down into the Confederation Cup after losing in the second round of
The Lesotho Football Association has announced an immediate suspension of football activities in the Mountain Kingdom due to the surging number of reported COVID-19 cases. Top-flight clubs made a return to action on December 12 following seven months lay-off brought by the pandemic. The return to action was boosted by the announcement of Vodacom as
Namibia’s squad for this month’s African Nations Championship in Cameroon remain in isolation after 10 players and one technical staff member tested positive for COVID-19 last week. They are to be retested this week, Namibia Football Association secretary general Franco Cosmos said, after which a decision will be made on their next steps before the
Mozambique’s Under-20 team began the first of two training camps this week as they prepare to participate as the COSAFA champions at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Mauritania next month. A 26-man squad has been selected by coach Dário Monteiro, for the first 10 day camp in Songo. “It will serve to
A number of COSAFA sides will be involved in CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup action on Tuesday and Wednesday, many coming up against one-another in regional derbies. The champions of South Africa and Botswana coach as Mamelodi Sundowns welcome Jwaneng Galaxy to Pretoria on Tuesday afternoon for their clash in the elite African competition.
Namibia have had to place their preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on hold after 10 players tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s football association has confirmed. The team was due to play in a pre-CHAN tournament in Rwanda from Jan. 7-11, though that is now in doubt. “The Brave Warriors’ 2021 African Nations
The Zambia squad to take part in the 2021 African Nations Championship left for Cameroon on Wednesday but without seven members of the final squad that will take part in the tournament. Four players have been held back while they undergo further medical checks before being allowed to travel, while another three are involved in
Zimbabwe have been forced to put their preparations for the African Nations Championship finals (CHAN) on hold after nine members of the squad tested positive for COVID-19 when the team re-grouped after Christmas on Monday. A further five members of the technical team also tested positive, Zimbabwe Football Association communications and competitions manager Xolisani Gwesela
The Lesotho Football Association (LFA) is mourning the loss of two players in the last week, including former junior national team goalkeeper Rethabile Marake, who played in COSAFA tournaments. The LFA made the announcement on Monday and expressed shock at the tragic events. “The Lesotho Football Association has learnt with shock and sadness of the
Namibia have continued to work hard on player fitness ahead of their appearance at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals in Cameroon early next year. Namibia have qualified along with fellow COSAFA sides Zambia and Zimbabwe, this despite the lack of a domestic league in the last few years, adding to their remarkable achievement. It
