Sunzu earns Zambia recall for Afcon qualifiers
Stoppila Sunzu, who helped Zambia to win the Africa Cup of Nations more than a decade ago, has been recalled to his country’s squad for their qualifier against the Ivory Coast on June 17 as coach ...
Angola include former French international in squad
French-based right back Jordy Gaspar has been called up to Angola’s team for the first time, included in their squad for their must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away against the Central ...
Hattrick stars of the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup
Hattricks have not been all that common in the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup in the past, with 11 scored in the 26 years of the competition. We are yet to see a player from Zambia, Namibia or Eswatini ...
HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup records
All the records that have been set in the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup down the years ahead of the latest edition which will be played in Durban from July 5-16. MOST TITLES WON 6 – Zimbabwe (2000, ...
LISTEN! South Africa’s case to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup
The Big Bid! | RSS.com South African Football Association President Dr Danny Jordaan is on a mission to bring the FIFA Women’s World Cup to Africa for the first time in 2027 and will step up that ...
Leading scorers per country in the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup
Goals win games and there have been many great strikers who have made their name in the COSAFA Cup over the last 26 years. But who has been the top marksmen from each of the 14 member nations of ...
Twenty-six years of the COSAFA Cup – A History
This year we celebrate the 22nd edition of the COSAFA CUP with the first competition having been held in 1997. It has proved to be a stage to launch a galaxy of stars and has been a vital ...
The 2023 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup in Numbers
The 22nd edition of the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup will be staged in Durban from July 5-16 as the top sides in the region battle it out for the coveted trophy in what is a busy time for national ...
Malawi star makes history in Italy
Malawi striker Tabitha Chawinga has made history after becoming the first African player to win the Women’s Serie A Golden Boot. Chawinga netted 23 goals for Inter Milan this past season, ...
Tough groups in draw for HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2023
The draw has been made for the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2023 that will be staged in Durban from July 5-16, where defending champions Zambia will take on Malawi, Seychelles and Comoros in their ...
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe addresses successful COSAFA AGM
COSAFA held a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Johannesburg on Friday, where Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe addressed delegates and shared his ...
2023 COSAFA Cup teams confirmed ahead of Friday’s draw
The 12 teams that will compete in the 2023 COSAFA Cup in Durban from July 5-16 have been confirmed with the draw for the first round groups to be held in Johannesburg on Friday at 13h00 CAT ...
Bantu crowned Lesotho Premier League champions
Bantu FC have been crowned champions of the Vodacom Premier League in Lesotho following a 3-0 victory over Lifofane as the curtain came down on the 2022/23 season. A Matso Matebele, as the ...
COSAFA nations to start 2026 World Cup quest in November
Africa will employ a single stage of World Cup qualification for the next finals in 2026, doing away with three rounds previously for a format that will take almost two years to complete, with ...
Zambia praised for development programme implementation
European football governing body UEFA has congratulated the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for its consistency in implementing most of the programmes undertaken by the Association. Head of ...
Dates set for 2023 COSAFA Cup in Durban
The dates have been set for the 2023 COSAFA CUP, which will be played in an exciting new format this year when it is staged in the South African coastal city of Durban from July 5-16. The new ...
Ntopwa win 2022 National FAM Women’s Championship
Ntopwa Women’s Football Team are the 2022 FAM National Women’s Championship winners after defeating the Lilongwe based side Ascent Academy 5-3 in post-match penalties at the Mpira ...
Lesotho legend hails Talent Development Scheme
Likuena legend Lebajoa Mphongoa has hailed the impact of the Talent Development Scheme in helping unearth young talent across the country following his involvement in the talent identification of ...
African Stars celebrate Namibia title in style
The 2022/23 Namibia Premier League season came to a conclusion this past weekend as African Stars celebrated their championship win in style with a 6-1 victory over Young African. League football ...
FAZ Technical Director off to Brazil for FIFA course
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Technical Director Lyson Zulu will be among 24 football brains selected across 211 FIFA Member Associations for the Technical Leadership Diploma program in ...
South Africa coach Crowie takes lessons from Senegal defeat
South Africa coach Duncan Crowie says his players will take much good away from their experience at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria following their 5-0 quarterfinal loss to ...
LISTEN! Exclusive interview with Banyana Banyana coach Des Ellis
Heading Down Under! | RSS.com In this episode of The COSAFA Show we have an exclusive interview with Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and ...
FAZ hosts CAF B licence coaching course
Thirty candidates are undergoing the CAF B licence course held by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) with some coming from across the borders signalling the significance of the program. FAZ ...
South Africa through, Zambia exit Under-17 AFCON
COSAFA side South Africa have sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, but there was no such joy for Zambia this weekend. South Africa ...
South Africa edge Zambia in five-goal thriller at U17 AFCON
Holland-based forward Michael Dokunmu scored the winner with 14 minutes left as South Africa beat COSAFA rivals Zambia 3-2 in a five-goal thriller in Constantine on Wednesday to resuscitate their ...
SAFA and COSAFA reach agreement on future tournaments
The South African Football Association (SAFA) and COSAFA held a fruitful and productive meeting on Wednesday to find common ground on the hosting of future COSAFA tournaments in South Africa. The ...
WE ARE HIRING: Women’s Football Consultant
COSAFA has the following exciting vacancy for a Women’s Football Consultant. Should you meet the requirements, please send your CV and covering letter to sue@cosafa.com. The closing date ...
WE ARE HIRING: Deputy Executive Director
COSAFA has the following exciting vacancy for a Deputy Executive Director. Should you meet the requirements, please send your CV and covering letter to sue@cosafa.com. The closing date for ...
COSAFA to discuss hosting issue with SAFA
COSAFA has noted with concern the unfortunate statements that have been made by the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding hosting future COSAFA tournaments in South Africa. COSAFA ...
Lesotho football mourns two legends
Lesotho football is mourning the loss to two legends of the local game following the sad recent passing of Mahao ‘Bomber’ Matete and Lepolesa ‘Masterpieces’ Mefane. Matete ...
