Having three nominations for the inaugural Cosafa Annual Awards indicates that Namibia is doing something right, says Namibia Football Association (NFA) president Robert Shimooshili. Shimooshili yesterday congratulated the Brave Warriors trio of Collin Benjamin, Loyd Kazapua and Peter Shalulile for being shortlisted for coach of the year, best goalkeeper and best male player prizes respectively....
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Morocco take gold at Cosafa Beach Soccer Champs – Uncategorised
Guest nation Morocco have claimed the Cosafa Beach Soccer Championship crown after they edged Mozambique 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 4-4 draw in final played at Durban’s South Beach Arena on Saturday. Mozambique had been seconds from claiming the win in ordinary time, but a goal from Morocco goalkeeper Yassir Abada to take the...
Big upsets on Day Two of Cosafa Beach Soccer
Saudi Arabia, Angola, South Africa and Mozambique all pulled off big wins on the second day of the Cosafa Beach Soccer Championship at Durban’s South Beach Arena on Monday, in some cases upsetting the odds. Angola caused a major surprise as they defeated Morocco, who are the top-ranked team in the competition and had been...
Cote d’Ivoire/Namibia: Cosafa Countries Gear Up for Afcon Finals in the Ivory Coast
Cosafa will have five representatives at the African Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast that get under way next week, with two former winners and much hope that they might claim another triumph this year. The expanded 24-team competition has allowed for more representation, with the Cosafa region one of the biggest contributors to...
Cosafa countries gear up for Afcon finals in the Ivory Coast
Cosafa will have five representatives at the African Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast that get under way next week, with two former winners and much hope that they might claim another triumph this year. The expanded 24-team competition has allowed for more representation, with the Cosafa region one of the biggest contributors to...
Brave Gladiators coach discusses COSAFA and WAFCON
Paulus Shipanga, the coach of the Brave Gladiators, recently spoke to NBC Sport about the team’s experience at the COSAFA games in South Africa and their preparations for the upcoming WAFCON Qualifiers in Ghana. Coach Shipanga provided insights into the Brave Gladiators’ performance at the COSAFA games held last month in South Africa. Looking ahead,...
Africa: No Money for Cosafa Women’s Champions
The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations Women’s Championship winners will not be receiving prize money until finances in women’s football improves, the competition’s organisers said yesterday. Malawi became the latest champions of the senior women’s competition on Sunday after dethroning Zambia 2-1 in Johannesburg. However, they will not receive prize money for winning the...
No money for Cosafa women’s champions
The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations Women’s Championship winners will not be receiving prize money until finances in women’s football improves, the competition’s organisers said yesterday. Malawi became the latest champions of the senior women’s competition on Sunday after dethroning Zambia 2-1 in Johannesburg. However, they will not receive prize money for winning the...
Malawi claim maiden crown at Cosafa Championships
Malawi were crowned the 2023 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship winners for the first time after defeating holders Zambia 2-1 at a buzzing Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday. Zambia were in charge of the game in the opening minutes of the match and could have gotten the opener from a corner inside the first 15 minutes...
Zambia, Malawi through to Cosafa final
Defending champions Zambia will meet Malawi in the final of the 2023 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship on Sunday at the Lucas Moripe Stadium following victories over Zimbabwe and Mozambique respectively in the semi-finals, played at the same venue on Friday. The Copper Queens were 1-0 winners over returning Zimbabwe in the first semi- final. Coach...