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As Bafana Bafana open the 2026 World Cup against Mexico on Thursday, we know there are 250 million fans across the Southern African region who are behind the team - proud that one of our own from COSAFA is on the biggest stage of all. Good luck to coach Hugo Broos and his team!
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Ten of South Africa’s 2026 World Cup squad have played in the COSAFA Cup, many making their Bafana Bafana debuts in the competition. From Aubrey Modiba and Teboho Mokoena to a 17-year-old Lyle Foster, the COSAFA Cup proved its value as a breeding ground for future stars. tinyurl.com/5e7rx4ke
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Sasol Banyana Banyana Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis has hailed her charges after they pulled off a great win, defeating a stubborn Japan 1-0 in an exciting international friendly match played at the J Green Sakai Field in Osaka on Tuesday. Read more: tinyurl.com/58km34z6
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Zimbabwe's Mighty Warriors have departed for Zambia ahead of the Four Nations Tournament, which is scheduled to run from 6 to 9 June at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Read more: tinyurl.com/mr3ju46j
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South Africa have revealed their numbers for the World Cup with only six of the 26-man squad able to keep the same number they use at club level. Read more: tinyurl.com/y8tbczks
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South Africa and Zambia have progressed to the final round of qualifying for the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be staged in Morocco from October 17 to November 7. Read more: tinyurl.com/y2kjznsv
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Solomon Mudege, Head of Development Programmes in Africa at FIFA, gives insight into the organisation's work to develop the game on the continent. WATCH! youtu.be/FwAz9ItaTiY
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Congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns on their victory in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 final. We are proud that you have brought this trophy back to the COSAFA region! Read more: tinyurl.com/3crpwrde
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In this latest extended episode of #TheCOSAFAShow, we bring you a bumper edition following the COSAFA Elective General Assembly held in Harare, Zimbabwe, where key decisions were taken that could shape the future of football in Southern Africa. LISTEN! tinyurl.com/2ud32ruw
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New COSAFA President Tariq Babitseng held a press conference in Harare, Zimbabwe on Sunday following his election to lead the Southern African Zonal Union. You can get his thoughts here: youtube.com/embed/b0iCA673hz…
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COSAFA concluded its 2026 Elective General Assembly in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Sunday, with Botswana’s Tariq Babitseng elected unopposed as COSAFA President, alongside a new Executive Committee to drive football development in the coming years. Read more: tinyurl.com/4xtyw4cf
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The Confédération Africaine de Football has announced the Kick-off and Final Dates for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027, that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Read more: tinyurl.com/ysu7b2yf
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COSAFA has announced the candidate list for the upcoming COSAFA Executive Committee elections to be held in Harare, Zimbabwe on Sunday, May 17 2026. Read more: tinyurl.com/2tts7sn8
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New Zimbabwe interim head coach Kaitano Tembo recently spoke to ZIFA about the challenge of leading the team following the resignation of Mario Marinica. Read more: tinyurl.com/4th6htyw
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Match Commissioners from all 14 COSAFA countries have been involved in CAF workshops this month to boost capacity on the continent. Read more: tinyurl.com/ywhmv4sz
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In Episode 110 of The COSAFA Show, South Africa captain Ronwen Williams speaks about what exactly is at stake ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and what Bafana Bafana need to do to be successful. Read more: tinyurl.com/84x83u3z
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The COSAFA region will be represented in the match officials department at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with three referees and assistant referees chosen for the tournament. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdh25vz6
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