South Africa coach Duncan Crowie says his players will take much good away from their experience at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria following their 5-0 quarterfinal loss to Senegal on Wednesday. It proved a bridge too far for the South African side against a Senegal outfit that has now scored 12
Heading Down Under! | RSS.com In this episode of The COSAFA Show we have an exclusive interview with Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand that starts on July 20. Ellis, a three-time winner of the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award, will
Thirty candidates are undergoing the CAF B licence course held by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) with some coming from across the borders signalling the significance of the program. FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says it remains his executive’s prime objective to invest heavily in coach education to help develop the game. Meanwhile, CAF Instructor
COSAFA side South Africa have sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, but there was no such joy for Zambia this weekend. South Africa advanced as one of the best third-placed finishers in the group stages and will now meet powerhouse Senegal in the quarterfinals on
Holland-based forward Michael Dokunmu scored the winner with 14 minutes left as South Africa beat COSAFA rivals Zambia 3-2 in a five-goal thriller in Constantine on Wednesday to resuscitate their hopes of making it into the last eight of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Zambia had rallied from 2-0 down to tie
The South African Football Association (SAFA) and COSAFA held a fruitful and productive meeting on Wednesday to find common ground on the hosting of future COSAFA tournaments in South Africa. The meeting was constructive in unpacking any differences and misunderstandings which may have arisen relating to the bidding for and hosting of COSAFA events. Those
COSAFA has the following exciting vacancy for a Women’s Football Consultant. Should you meet the requirements, please send your CV and covering letter to sue@cosafa.com. The closing date for submissions is May 15, 2023.
COSAFA has the following exciting vacancy for a Deputy Executive Director. Should you meet the requirements, please send your CV and covering letter to sue@cosafa.com. The closing date for submissions is May 15, 2023.
COSAFA has noted with concern the unfortunate statements that have been made by the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding hosting future COSAFA tournaments in South Africa. COSAFA wishes to confirm that it is determined to clear any misunderstandings which may have arisen with SAFA. To this end, the COSAFA leadership is pursuing bilateral talks
Lesotho football is mourning the loss to two legends of the local game following the sad recent passing of Mahao ‘Bomber’ Matete and Lepolesa ‘Masterpieces’ Mefane. Matete coached Lesotho for a number of years, including in the COSAFA Cup, and was also a star for Matlama FC, later coaching them too. Matete led Lesotho in
