FIFA is joining forces with the African Union, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to jointly address the issue of domestic violence by launching the #SafeHome campaign across the African continent. The initiative is designed to support women and children victims of domestic violence, particularly as stay-at-home measures in
Malawi in race against time to start 2020 season
LISTEN TO EPISODE 4 OF THE COSAFA SHOW! Football in Malawi faces a race against time to get the 2020 season under way soon as the country deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, warned the country’s football association president Walter Nyamilandu. “It is a very difficult situation now in Malawi due to the pandemic, our case
COSAFA ‘blue skies’ planning in uncertain times!
The Executive Committee of the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) has approved several new initiatives, including a revised 2020 calendar for tournaments, subject to the prevailing COVID-19 conditions across the region. While the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on travel and quarantine restrictions remains uncertain in the coming months, the Executive
Mwepu, Mosimane and Nyamilandu all on The COSAFA Show!
LISTEN TO THE COSAFA SHOW – E4 Zambia and Red Bull Salzburg star Enock Mwepu is one of the most talked about young midfielders in Europe after a stellar season in the Austrian league, where he bagged his third championship in a row. The 22-year-old is seen as part of a new golden generation for
BFA begin transformation plan for new top-flight league
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is making progress in preparing their elite clubs for migration to a new, independent Premier League competition. The BFA has engaged a private consultant to touch base with all the Premier League teams to prepare them for the transformation. Former FIFA Development Officer, Ashford Mamelodi, through his consultancy, was tasked
COSAFA announces multi-year distribution partnership with Nike
The Council of Southern Africa Football Association better known as COSAFA is delighted to announce a 3-year historic distribution partnership across the region and other specific territories with Nike. The partnership allows for COSAFA and its Member Associations not only to be associated with a leading football brand but also to benefit commercially from the
Malawi’s Chawinga claims another award in China!
Malawi forward Tabitha Chawinga has been named Chinese Women’s League’s Player of the Year following an outstanding 2019-20 season at Jiangsu Suning. The Chinese Women’s Super League (CWSL) announced Chawinga as the winner of the annual prize. The 24-year-old netted 12 goals in 14 CWSL outings for Jiangsu in 2019, totalling 38 in all competitions,
Foresters claim maiden Seychelles league title
Foresters FC were crowned champions of the Seychelles on Friday without kicking a ball, a maiden title for the club as the 2020 season finally came to an end. A 1-1 draw between Light Stars and La Passe handed the title to Foresters, who finish the season with 46 points from their 22 games, one
Drama as Forest Rangers get lifeline in Zambia Super League hunt
Nkana FC will have to wait until Sunday to find out if they have won a 13th Zambia Super League title after what was scheduled to be the final round of matches on Thursday had an unexpected twist. Nkana players thought they had clinched the championship after their match against Nakambala Leopards did not go
BFA begin process to allow Botswana Premier League autonomy
The Botswana Football Association has confirmed the move to start a new, independent domestic top-flight league in the country has begun after a company was registered to this effect. Much like South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, it means the elite competition will be administered independently of the national association. Here is the complete statement: Following