Zimbabwe coach Mandla Mpofu has named an extended training squad in preparation for the 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships, sponsored by PPC, to be staged in South Africa’s North West province from December 7-16. Mpofu will run his eye over the selection before announcing his final picks as Zimbabwe seek to claim a first regional title
Kwesé Sports, Econet Media’s sports content platform has signed an exclusive one-year deal with the Council of Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) which commenced on 1 November 2016 with an option of extension for another two years. The deal includes the broadcast rights for the COSAFA U20 and Women’s Tournament to fans across sub-Saharan Africa.
The 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships, sponsored by PPC, will be played at two venues in South Africa’s North West Province from December 7-16. The Moruleng Stadium and Mogwase Stadiums both provide excellent facilities for the players and spectators alike. Here is a run-down of the two venues: MORULENG STADIUM Capacity: 20,000 Town: Moruleng About: The
Swaziland and Lesotho have been involved in warm-up matches ahead of the 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships, sponsored by PPC that will take place in South Africa’s North West province from December 7-16. The first match between the pair was won 3-1 by Lesotho, before they played to a 0-0 draw in a second clash at
The 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships, sponsored by PPC, will be staged in South Africa’s North West province from December 7-16. The Southern African region’s top sides, including guest nation DR Congo, will compete for the coveted prize as they seek to dislodge champions South Africa as trophy holders. Below is the third in a series of
One of the best matches ever in a COSAFA competition at any level came in the final of the 2004 Under-20 Championships when South Africa defeated a powerful Zambian side in a nine-goal thriller! Zambia were the defending champions and went into the final as favourites against the hosts, with a tight match expected. Few
The COSAFA Under-20 Championships, sponsored by PPC, returns after a break of three years with the latest tournament to be staged in South Africa’s North West province from December 7-16, 2016. We thought we would have some fun and pick out some key numbers from the history of the regional showpiece junior competition. 0 –
Hosts South Africa are the top seeds in Group A but while they may be favourites to advance to the semifinals of the 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships, sponsored by PPC, they will face a mighty challenge from their neighbours. The South Africans are using the December 7-16 tournament in the North West province as a
Malawi are stepping up their preparations for the 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships, sponsored by PPC, with a series of trials held in the country recently. Newly-appointed coach Gerald Phiri will lead the team at the finals in South Africa’s North West province from December 7-16 and is eager to unearth fresh talent to bolster the
The 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships, sponsored by PPC, will be staged in South Africa’s North West province from December 7-16. The Southern African region’s top sides, including guest nation DR Congo, will compete for the coveted prize as they seek to dislodge champions South Africa as trophy holders. Below is the second in a series
