Football stars, sports personalities and artists from around the world have been helping to send the message of hope in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. This is also true for the Comoros Islands, where some of the country’s top players and coaches have lent their voice to the campaign to create awareness around the
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Bafana legend Khune says teamwork needed to beat coronavirus
Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune wants fans across Southern Africa to work as a team in the battle to beat the coronavirus pandemic. The veteran goalkeeper is in lockdown at home in South Africa, and has urged supporters to stay indoors and do their bit in the fight against the deadly pandemic.
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Austria-based Zambia star has message for fans back home
Zambia international star Enock Mwepu was enjoying a superb season for Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg before the coronavirus pandemic brought the league to a halt. The 22-year-old midfielder has made 27 appearances in the campaign so far, including facing the likes of Liverpool and Napoli in the UEFA Champions League. He is a genuine
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Mateus urges Angolans to take coronavirus fight seriously
Angola international Mateus Galiano has urged his countrymen to take the battle against the coronavirus seriously. The Palancas Negras legend, who plays for Boavista in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, says fans must listen to authorities if they are to halt the spread of the virus in the country. As of Tuesday, Angola had seven confirmed
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Chidzambwa urges Zimbabweans to play their part in coronavirus fight
COSAFA’s most successful coach, Sunday Chidzambwa of Zimbabwe, is encouraging the football community throughout Southern African, but particularly all supporters, to heed the advice and instruction of authorities as the battle to contain the coronavirus continues. Chidzambwa was speaking as Zimbabwe enters a 21-day lockdown from Monday, aimed at curbing the spread of the deadly
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: FAM President provides guidelines for clubs in time of coronavirus
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu has presented clubs in the country with guidelines on how they should train during the coronavirus pandemic. The league is suspended in Malawi, but clubs are continuing to train in order to keep fit for when matches can resume. The FAM guidelines are good advice for clubs
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Booth backs lockdown as SA steps up coronavirus battle
Former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth knows the impact for society of going into a lockdown in South Africa, but says the measures are necessary if we are to bring a halt to the spread of the coronavirus. South Africans will be confined to their homes for a 21-day period from Friday, with only limited
COVID-19 COSAFA AfriCAN: Mozambique star Edmilson urges fans to do their bit
Mozambique defender Edmilson Dove has joined the call for football fans across the Southern African region to do all they can to safeguard themselves from the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. Edmilson plays for Cape Town City in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, and is currently self-isolating at home as the country prepares to go
Mwase has contract extended by FAM
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) have extended the contract of coach Meck Mwase for a further 12 months, it has been confirmed this week. The former Flames star was appointed in June 2019 and has just a single defeat in his five games in charge, away at Uganda in their previous 2021 Africa Cup
Malawi latest to suspend matches due to coronavirus
The Football Association of Malawi wishes to inform its stakeholders that it has with immediate effect suspended all Association Football matches in Malawi as a pre-cautionary measure against the COVID-19 outbreak. This follows His Excellency Proffesor Arthur Peter wa Mutharika’s address on Friday evening as he declared Malawi a State of Disaster due to the