COSAFA recently held a workshop aimed at upskilling female media officers from the region and beyond as part of the legacy programme at the 2022 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship that is being staged in Nelson Mandela Bay. With a paucity of female media officers on the continent at both club and country level, this was
LaLiga today signed a co-operation agreement with the Mauritius Football Association (MFA), which will see the football community on the Indian Ocean Island benefit from the expertise and knowledge of some of LaLiga’s top UEFA Pro licenced coaches. LaLiga Southern Africa Managing Director, Marcos Pelegrin, was in Mauritius today to sign the agreement with the
Spain’s LaLiga has concluded its Masterclass sessions with some of COSAFA’s top professional and grassroots coaches with a fascinating insight into Real Club Celta de Vigo’s world-renowned academy programme. Southern African football fans were first introduced to Celta Vigo when a young Benni McCarthy signed for the club in LaLiga in 1999. Celta Vigo have
FIFA have released a new set of guidelines for leagues and clubs on regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has brought about an unprecedented halt to the game in many countries, but with leagues starting to plan return to play protocols, FIFA is seeking to provide guidance on how to manage complex issues such
While the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought havoc on the sporting world, it has created the opportunity to reassess the business models of clubs and leagues, and find a new way forward. The financial devastation of the pause in football has been keenly felt all over, but it has created conversations about what can be improved
Namibia international Joslin Kamatuka says players and fans must stay positive in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and learn to adapt to the “new normal” that it has brought. Kamatuka, who plays for Cape Umoya United in South Africa’s GladAfrica Championship, admits that it has been tough going without the routine of training and
South African footballer Ben Motshwari has recovered from COVID-19 and warns that it is a virus not to be underestimated. The Orlando Pirates star is the only player in the Premier Soccer League who has publicly stated his positive test, but a month on has now had two negative tests to confirm his recovery. “This
The Football Association of Malawi has stuck to its word and initiated the payment of stipends to 431 Super League players and team officials, totalling to K17.2-million (approximately $24,000). The payments were made as part of the COVID-19 Relief Fund Initiatives that seeks to assist players and officials financially during the break in play of
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) have produced a video to highlight awareness around the COVID-19 pandemic that sees local administrators and players in the sport lend their voice to the campaign. These include FAZ President Andrew Kamanga, General Secretary Adrian Kashala, Chipolopolo stars Fashion Sakala and Bruce Musakanya, and Copper Queens defender Margaret Belemu.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced the fast-track of financial grants to Member Associations to assist the management of football in their domestic leagues that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. CAF have confirmed that a total of US$10.8-million will be immediately distributed to countries, following a meeting of their emergency committee
