Six-time winners Zimbabwe have been drawn alongside west African guest nation Senegal in the group stages of the historic 20th edition of the COSAFA Cup that will be staged in Nelson Mandela Bay from July 7-18. It is a tasty clash that will ignite the imagination in what is arguably a Group of Death that
Lesotho coach Senong names provisional squad for 2021 COSAFA Cup
Lesotho coach Thabo Senong has named his provisional squad for the historic 20th COSAFA Cup to be staged in Nelson Mandela Bay from July 7-18. The South African-born coach has dropped several of his key players following a poor showing at the recent Three Nations tournament in Maputo that was also marred by off-the-field incidents.
Malawi coach Mwase welcomes new COSAFA Cup format
Malawi coach Meck Mwase has welcomed the new COSAFA Cup format saying it gives all the teams an equal opportunity to play more games and qualify for the knockout stages. COSAFA announced on Tuesday that the draw for the 2021 COSAFA Cup will be staged in host city Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday, June 17
Draw for historic 20th edition of the COSAFA Cup set for Thursday
The draw for the 2021 COSAFA Cup will be staged in host city Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday, June 17 as preparations for the historic 20th edition of the regional showpiece competition kick into gear. The 12-team tournament will take place from July 7-18 and returns after the 2020 edition had to be cancelled due
Zesco United coach delighted with league title win
Zesco United coach Numba Mumamba has expressed his delight after guiding his side to a ninth Zambia Super League title on Sunday. Zesco defeated NAPSA Stars 2-0 to take an unassailable lead in the tile race and sew up the championship with three games remaining. “I am very excited lifting the championship with three games
Baxter wants to bring the good times back for Kaizer Chiefs
Stuart Baxter has returned for a second spell in charge of Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs, who have not won a trophy since he left the club in June 2015. He claimed two league titles, the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup in a highly-successful first stint with the team, and is looking to restore former glories again,
Makgopa brace seals victory for Bafana Bafana over Uganda
Debutant Evidence Makgopa scored twice as South Africa came from behind to secure a 3-2 victory over Uganda in their friendly international at the Orlando Stadium on Thursday. The result means a winning start to the Hugo Broos era for the side, though their Belgian coach was back in his homeland to receive his second
Zambia held by Benin in latest friendly international
Zambia were held to a 2-2 draw by the Squirrels of Benin in an international friendly match played at the Mathieu Kerekou Stadium in Cotonou on Tuesday. Benin took the lead in the 13th minute following a breakdown in the Zambian defence that saw Cibrio Soukou slice his way through the backline, before unleashing a
Big blows for Bafana ahead of Uganda friendly
South Africa have been forced into yet more changes ahead of their friendly international against Uganda on Thursday, having been dealt a heavy blow with the loss of star forward Percy Tau. Bafana Bafana were already fielding a depleted squad before the withdrawal of Tau after he contracted COVID-19. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena has also pulled
COSAFA nations in friendly action over the weekend
A few COSAFA nations were involved in international friendly matches over the weekend, including Zambia, who were beaten 3-1 by powerhouse Senegal on Saturday night. Zambia rose from a horror first half, in wehich they trailed 3-0 at the break, to salvage some pride and ‘won’ the second period thanks to a goal from Dominic