There was double delight for Madagascar when two of their representatives at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria were honoured following the completion of the group stage. Coach Romuald Rakotondrabe was named the best trainer in the pool phase after he led his side to wins over Ghana (2-1) and Sudan (3-0). Added to
COSAFA teams await draw for continental Under-17 finals
South Africa and Zambia will learn their opponents at the finals of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria 2023 when the draw is concluded for the pool stage on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will conduct the draw in Algiers from 11h00 GMT. The competitions runs from Apr. 29-May
Unbeaten Angola bow out of African Nations Championship
Angola became the first COSAFA side to exit the African Nations Championship in Algeria following a 1-0 victory for Mauritania over Mali in the final Group D game on Tuesday. That win for the Mauritania ensured they topped the three-team group with four points, while Angola go home having managed a pair of draws in
Madagascar set up all-COSAFA quarterfinal at CHAN
The COSAFA region will have at least one team in the semifinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after Madagascar set up a quarterfinal tie against Mozambique with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Sudan in their final Group C game on Monday. Goals in the first half from Tokinantenaina Randriatsiferana, Solomampionona Razafindranaivo and Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa
A bumper year ahead for COSAFA!
Looking ahead! | RSS.com In this special episode of The COSAFA Show we speak to our Competitions Manager Joshua Knipp about the upcoming tournaments that have been penciled in for the 2023 COSAFA calendar. It will be another bumper year for Southern African football as the intention is to host no less than nine tournaments,
Madagascar now know what they need in final Group C clash
Madagascar’s position remains unchanged as they need just a draw in their final Group C clash at the African Nations Championship to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition. The Malagasy will take on Sudan in their final pool fixture on Monday, with the latter having let a lead slip to lose 3-1 to Ghana
Lesotho prepare for Zambia showdown
The Lesotho senior national team, Likuena, returned to work this week with a provisional squad of 26 locally-based players. They are preparing for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they will face Zambia in back-to-back matches in March. “We expect two very difficult and demanding games against the Zambian national team, considering
Conde delights in Mozambique win over Libya
Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde praised his side’s fighting spirit as they rallied from a goal down to claim a 3-1 victory over Libya in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A clash on Tuesday. Goals from Melque Melito, Feliciano Jone and Pachoio Lau King handed The Mambas their first ever victory at the continental finals,
Angola coach Goncalves satisfied with Mali draw at CHAN
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves was satisfied with his team’s performance despite the fact they let a late 3-2 lead slip against Mali in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D fixture on Monday. The 3-3 draw was the game of the tournament so far with an exciting start and a thrilling finish. The result ensures
Madagascar savour massive CHAN victory over Ghana
Madagascar have put one foot into the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship with a superb victory over Ghana in their Group C clash on Sunday, a first win at the continental finals for the COSAFA region. Goals from Solomampionona Razafindranaivo and Olivier Randriatsiferana secured the victory and follows a 0-0 draw for Mozambique in