Madagascar have set the semifinals as their target for this year’s COSAFA Cup, looking to again upset the odds and emulate their feats of 2008 and 2015. “We are well settled. The guys are in shape and we are looking forward to the start of the competition. Our goal in this edition is to go
Franklin : « La COSAFA est un beau tournoi »
La demi-finale. Voilà l’objectif de Madagascar dans la compétition. Ce n’est absolument pas prétentieux de leur part. Cette nation de l’océan Indien a le potentiel pour titiller les grandes nations qui participent actuellement àla COSAFA. En 2015, les Barea, surnom de la sélection malgache, avait fait mentir tous les pronostics en parvenant àdécrocher la troisième
Zesco United to release players for COSAFA Cup
Zesco United have confirmed that they will release four players for Chipolopolo’s 2018 COSAFA Cup campaign. The development is good news for Chipolopolo coach Beston Chambeshi who has been without key players from the 2017 FAZ Super Division champions since Zambia commenced preparations for the COSAFA Cup a fortnight ago. Zesco spokesperson Maurice Sichone told
COSAFA leads with Africa Unity Day celebrations
COSAFA led the way in the Limpopo Province’s Africa Unity Day celebrations on Thursday, leading a full programme of football, culture and dance in Polokwane, which is hosting this year’s tournament. COSAFA’s seven ambassadors, including former stars like Tico-Tico of Mozambique, Mauritius’ Jean-Marc Ithier and ex-Bafana dribbling wizard Steve Lekoelea, teamed up against 60 young
Amidu eager for COSAFA Cup chance with Zimbabwe
As champions Zimbabwe began their camp in Harare Friday ahead of their appearance at the 2018 COSAFA Cup, one man who could not hide his eagerness for his maiden dance with the competition is former Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards forward Abbas Amidu. The COSAFA Cup will run in Polokwane between May 27-June 9 but
Gavin Jeanne veut vaincre le signe Indien
Ils ont marqué àleur manière l’histoire de la COSAFA il y a quelques années. Les Seychelles s’étaient illustrées en disposant de la sélection mauricienne de football sur le score de 7-0 lors de match de poule de l’Edition 2008. C’est d’ailleurs l’unique succès des Pirates dans la compétition depuis qu’’ils y participent. Philip Zialor avait à lui
Moçambique: do regresso de Mano a estreia de Kamo-Kamo
O regresso do defesa da Selecção Nacional de Futebol de Moçambique, Celso Abdul, sobejamente conhecido por Mano, nos meandros desportivos e a estreia absoluta do médio ofensivo Kamo-Kamo, constituem as novidades na convocatória provisória da equipa moçambicana no Torneio da Taça Castle COSAFA que este ano terá lugar este domingo na cidade de Plokwane, África
Mano and Kamo-Kamo in Mozambique squad for COSAFA Cup
The return of defender Celso Abdul, better known as Mano, to the team and the inclusion of up-and-coming offensive midfielder Kamo-Kamo are the highlights of the Mozambique squad named for the COSAFA Cup. Mano returns as coach Abel Xavier has to do without veteran talisman Dominguez and the European-based defenders Mexer and Zainadine Jr, who
Swaziland claim COSAFA Cup warm-up win in Kenya
Swaziland have sent out a strong warning to their COSAFA Cup opponents with a 1-0 away win over Kenya in a friendly international at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Friday. Sihlangu were using the game to warm-up for the southern African championship which gets underway in Polokwane on Sunday, but where Swaziland only enter
Bright names final squad for COSAFA Cup
Botswana coach David Bright has named his final 20-man squad for the 2018 COSAFA Cup to be staged in South Africa’s Limpopo province from the May 27-June 9. Bright had to wait until Thursday, after the end of the Botswana Premier League season, to see which players are available and fit to go and compete