This year has been a busy one for COSAFA with no less than six tournaments, all of which have been incredibly successful in terms of our mandate to develop players, coaches and administrators in Southern Africa. Here is a quick recap of all of our events in 2018: COSAFA CUP Host: South Africa When: May 27-June 9
Statement on the position of COSAFA President Dr Phillip Chiyangwa
The Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) would like to confirm that Dr Phillip Chiyangwa remains president of the organization despite relinquishing his position with the Zimbabwe Football Association. After numerous media enquiries, COSAFA can assure member associations that there is nothing in the organization’s constitution that states the president must also hold office
Tanzania crowned champions of Men’s Under-17 competition at AUSC Region 5 Games
Tanzania have been crowned champions of the Men’s Under-17 competition at the AUSC Region 5 Games after a tense 6-5 victory over Angola in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in Sunday’s decider in Gaborone. Angola were unable to follow up their win at the COSAFA Under-17 Championships in Mauritius in July with another
South Africa retain Women’s Under-20 crown at AUSC Region 5 Games
South Africa retained their Women’s Under-20 title at the AUSC Region 5 Games after a slender 1-0 victory over hosts Botswana in the final in Gaborone on Saturday. Lindokuhle Gladile scored the only goal of the game on 75 minutes as South Africa kept up their excellent record in this competition to take home the
Tanzania, Angola to face-off in Men’s Under-17 final at AUSC Region 5 Games
Tanzania will tackle Angola in the final of the AUSC Region 5 Games Men’s Under-17 competition after both came through tense semifinal clashes on Friday. The pair will clash for the gold medal on Sunday, while vanquished semifinal losers Zambia and Eswatini play for the bronze medal, seeking some consolation from the tournament. Tanzania sealed
South Africa, Botswana to contest Women’s Under-20 final at AUSC Region 5
South Africa and Botswana will contest the AUSC Region 5 Games Women’s Under-20 competition trophy after they won through to Saturday’s final with two hard-fought victories in the semifinals on Thursday. Host Botswana will hope to keep the trophy in the country after a tense 1-0 victory over Namibia, much to the delight of the
África do Sul conquista sétimo título em final dramática
A Selecção Sub-20 de Futebol da África do Sul revalidou hoje o título, no Torneio da COSAFA, ao vencer na final, a sua congénere do Zimbabwe por 4-3, no desempate das grandes penalidades, depois do 1-1,no tempo regulamentar. Delic Murimba foi o autor do golo da selecção do Zimbabwe enquanto que Lyle Foster marcou o
L’Afrique du Sud au septième ciel
L’Afrique du Sud a remporté la COSAFA U20, sa 7edans le tournoi, jeudi 12 décembre en venant à bout du Zimbabwe en finale. Le score était de 1-1 au terme de 90 minutes. C’est aux tirs au but que le titre a été décidé. Dans cette épreuve fatidique, les Amajita ont transformé quatre tirs contre
South Africa retain COSAFA Under-20 Championship title with shoot-out win
South Africa were crowned 2018 MOPANI Copper Mines COSAFA Under-20 Championship winners after defeated Zimbabwe 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out after Thursday’s final finished 1-1 at the Nkana Stadium. The South Africans retain the title they won last year to move to seven on the all-time winners list, one ahead of Zimbabwe but still behind
How you can watch the 2018 COSAFA Under-20 Championships!
The 2018 MOPANI Copper Mines COSAFA Under-20 Championships will be decided on Thursday as the final and third-place play-off end what has been a fantastic tournament! Tickets for all matches are available at Webticket at Pick ‘n Pay stores in Kitwe Town centre, Mukuba Mall, Ndola town centre, as well as at the gate at