The teams competing in the Girls competition at the Region 5 Games Maseru 2020 from December 1-9 will be eying not only the next generation of international stars, but also potentially a run to the FIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup. The qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup that is to be staged
Eight star names from the COSAFA Men’s Under-17 Championships
As we look ahead to the Boys’ Under-17 football tournament at the Region 5 Games Maseru 2020 that will be played from November 30-December 9, it is worth remembering the tremendous platform created by international competitions in this age-group. The COSAFA Men’s Under-17 Championship has seen a number of the region’s top stars pass through
CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations records of COSAFA teams
The COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship is back on the calendar after a six-year wait and will take place in Durban from November 17-21. The draw will be made on Saturday for the group phase, but before then we look back at the COSAFA nations who have competed at the CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations
Beach Soccer – How It All Works
The 2021 COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship will be staged in Durban from November 17-21 where seven sides will compete for the trophy. It is the first time the championship will be played since the inaugural event in Seychelles in 2015, so just as a refresher for fans, here is a quick guide to the rules
COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship returns to football calendar
The COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship will make a welcome return to the football calendar when it is played in the South African coastal city of Durban from November 17-21. The inaugural beach championship in the region was held in Seychelles in 2015 and won by Madagascar, who would go on days later to have tremendous
Eswatini look to show progress at Region 5 Games Maseru 2020
Eswatini will hope to build on a fourth-place finish at the 2019 COSAFA Men’s Uner-17 Championships when they compete in the Boys’ football tournament at the Region 5 Games Maseru 2020 later this month. The side fell foul of eligibility regulations last year and dropped out of the 2020 COSAFA even, but are back to
Botswana back to contest Girls competition at Region 5 Games Maseru 2020
Botswana appeared in the inaugural COSAFA Women’s Under-17 Championship in 2019 and made it all the way to the bronze-medal match, where they lost out to Zambia. It was still an excellent debut for the side and a platform to build on, though the COVID-19 pandemic means the side did not take part in the
LaLiga Santander to provide opportunities for young COSAFA footballers
Spain’s LaLiga Santander will again be providing young players from the COSAFA region with the opportunity of a lifetime and the chance to visit one of the world’s great footballing nations in 2022. LaLiga Santander will be affording one player each from the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-17 football tournament at the Region 5 Games Maseru
LISTEN! Malawi coach confident of good showing at Africa Cup of Nations
E32 – Showing Africa Flames! | RSS.com Podcasting Malawi national team coach Meke Mwase admits South Africa’s Premier Soccer League played a leading role in his side qualifying for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations that will take place in Cameroon from January. The likes of Orlando Pirates striker Gabadinho Mhango, AmaZulu defender Limbikani Mzava
Match officials to get vital experience at Region 5 Games Maseru 2020
The Boys’ and Girls’ football tournaments at the Region 5 Games Maseru 2020 are not just about developing the new stars of tomorrow, but also a chance for rookie match officials to get a taste of international action and invaluable experience. A total of 12 referees and 11 assistant referees have been called up for