South Africa to face Botswana in COSAFA Castle Cup final!
South Africa and Botswana will play in the final of the 2016 COSAFA Castle Cup after both came through contrasting semifinals at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia on Wednesday. South Africa defeated Swaziland 5-1 in a one-sided affair in the first Last 4 match, before Botswana missed a host of opportunities as they
FT – Botswana 0 (5) DR Congo 0 (4)
Check out our live blow-by-blow coverage of the second 2016 COSAFA Castle Cup semifinal between Botswana and guest nation DR Congo at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia on Wednesday. Starting line-ups: Botswana XI: Mwampelo Masule, Tapiwa Gadibolae, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Thato Kebue, Kabelo Seakanyeng, Onkabetse Makgantai, Lemponye Tshireletso, Boitumelo Mafoko, Thabang Sesinyi, Lebogang Disele, Lesenya
Botswana, South Africa into semifinals!
Botswana booked their place in the COSAFA Castle Cup semifinals after defeating hosts Namibia 5-4 on penalties at a packed Sam Nujoma Stadium on Saturday. The teams had played to a 1-1 draw but after winger Deon Hotto, the hero for Namibia when they won the title in South Africa 12 months ago, missed his
FT – Botswana 1 (5) Namibia 1 (4)
Check out our live blow-by-blow coverage of the second quarterfinal between Botswana and hosts Namibia in the COSAFA Castle Cup at the sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday! Starting line-ups: Botswana XI: Kabelo Dambe, Tapiwe Gadibolae, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Thato Kebue, Onkabetse Makgantai, Lesego Galenamotlhale, Lemponye Tshireletso, Boitumelo Mafoko, Thabang Sesinyi, Lebogang Disele, Lesenya Ramoraka. Subs:
COSAFA Castle Cup tournament preview
After all the anticipation in the build-up, the 2016 COSAFA Castle Cup kicks-off on Saturday, June 11 at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia for what promises to be a fascinating regional championship. Zimbabwe and Swaziland go head-to-head in the opening game at 15h00, before which there will be a dazzling opening ceremony that
Get ready for the 2016 COSAFA Castle Cup!
The action is just about to begin in the 2016 COSAFA Castle Cup to be held in Namibia from June 11-25! And to whet your appetite here is a sneak peak at the passion and fantastic football you are about to witness as the best teams in Southern Africa, and invited guests DR Congo, battle
A star is born at the COSAFA Castle Cup – Dipsy Selolwane
Botswana legend Dipsy Selolwane made his first steps in international football in the COSAFA Castle Cup and would go on to represent The Zebras in six editions over the next eight years. He is another shining example of a player from Southern Africa who has benefitted from the platform provided by the COSAFA Castle Cup,
‘We are on the right path’ – Butler
Botswana coach Peter Butler is convinced the country is on the right path for a successful future and hopes his young team continue their progression at the 2016 COSAFA Castle Cup. The Zebras have been drawn against hosts and holders Namibia in the quarterfinals in the tournament that will be played in Windhoek from June
Statistical feature – South Africa’s record against all nations
South Africa have been three-time winners of the COSAFA Castle Cup but have also found the going tough at times in the regional championship. Bafana Bafana were first champions in 2002, before winning back-to-back titles in 2007 and 2008, the latter victory under coach Serame Letsoaka. They have met every one of their COSAFA rivals
