Zimbabwe and Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat has lent his voice to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by urging fans to act responsibly in these difficult times. The striker, one of the most recognisable stars in the COSAFA region, has been on lockdown in South Africa since March 27, and will have to stay
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Former Angola coach sends message of support to fans
Nations across the world are feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and even those no longer on the beautiful African continent are concerned about the future of its citizens. Former Angola coach Srdjan Vasiljevic says he is thinking about the fans of his former side at this time, and sent a message of support
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: ‘Queen’ says Lesotho fans should not get complacent
Lesotho has yet to record a coronavirus case in the country, but that does not mean it is time to get complacent. Women’s national team captain Boitumelo ‘Queen’ Rabale, who has been studying in the United States at Lewis and Clark Community College, says now is not the time to relax and urged her fellow
Football will bring people back together after coronavirus pandemic
Football around the world faces an uncertain immediate future as the coronavirus pandemic brings a halt to the sport across the globe, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino has vowed that the game will return when it is safe to do so. The COSAFA region has been hit as hard as any, with no league action
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Zambian fans urged to abide by coronavirus measures
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Technical Director Lyson Zulu has urged his fellow countrymen to observe the measures that have been put in place to halt the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Zambia currently has seen 40 cases of the virus in the country with two deaths recorded so far, with the best
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Former Bafana star Gould urges fans to do the right thing
Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs defender Morgan Gould has detailed his life at home during lockdown in South Africa, and why it is important that all football fans do their bit to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Gould currently plays for Stellenbosch FC in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, having spent almost
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: CAF President Ahmad urges football stakeholders to be ready to lead
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Ahmad Ahmad has urged the continent’s role-players to be ready to lead the recovery of the game once the coronavirus pandemic has subsided. Football on the continent has been brought to a virtual standstill, with just Burundi’s league playing on, but Ahmad says stakeholders need to ready themselves to
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Namibia star Hotto joins #daretocreatenamchallenge
Namibia and BidVest Wits winger Deon Hotto has had some fun while self-isolating at home, putting together a quirky video for fans. Hotto, like all footballers in the South African Premier Soccer League, and around the region, is staying at home in order to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic that has brought the
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Banyana forward urges ‘respect’ in fight against coronavirus
Banyana Banyana forward Andisiwe Mgcoyi has shared her thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the world as she self-isolates in Albania, where she is a star for Apolonia FC. Mgcoyi had scored 17 goals in only eight games before the winter break in the European nation, a tally she has not been able
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: BFA’s Letshwiti urges stakeholders to take care during pandemic
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Maclean Letshwiti has, on behalf of the football stakeholders in the landlocked country, conveyed his message concerning the coronavirus pandemic. Letshwiti, who ascended to the presidency of the BFA in 2016, has urged the public to follow all official health practitioner’s protocols for their safety and others. “We have