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The COSAFA ShowWAFCON Showdown!In this latest episode of The COSAFA Show, we look ahead to the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this week, and glance back at the Region 5 Games that were played in Windhoek.Two of our COSAFA sides have advanced to the knockout rounds of the WAFCON competition, including defending champions South Africa, who face Senegal on Saturday. But before that, Zambia are in action against nine-time winners Nigeria on Friday in what will truly be a test of their championship credentials.We will hear from both of th...
2025-07-1617 min
The COSAFA ShowCOSAFA leads!In this latest episode of The COSAFA Show we talk all things match officials and the Video Assistant Referee.We discuss the VAR system that was implemented from the very first match at the recent HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup in Manguang.COSAFA Referees manage Felix Tangawarima and COSAFA VAR Technician Ramy Gamal tell us how the system was put in place and the extensive plans they have for the region and beyond.We speak to three referees from the COSAFA region who are off to the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Na...
2025-06-2027 min
The COSAFA ShowDefending champions! In this latest episode of The COSAFA Show, where we chat to Angola coach Pedro Goncalves as he prepares to defend the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup title his side won in 2024 as they ended a 20-year wait for the trophy.It is an incredibly busy six months for Palancas Negras as they compete in Mangaung from June 4-15, and also take part in the TotalEnergies CAF CHAN finals in August, and the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco at the end of the year. Goncalves is currently the longest serving national team coach...
2025-05-2922 min
The COSAFA ShowFor the girls!The development of women’s football in the COSAFA region in the last decade has been impressive, with opportunities on and off the pitch in be part of the Beautiful Game.In our latest episode of The COSAFA Show, we have an interview with COSAFA Women’s Football Consultant Violet Jubane. The timing is perfect with the COSAFA Under-17 Girls’ Championship on the horizon, as the next generation of the region’s female football stars will show their potential.
2025-05-0819 min
The COSAFA ShowBuilding technical capacity!In the latest episode of The COSAFA Show we chat to Leah Sweetness Masango, leader of COSAFA’s vital Technical Study Group at the organisation’s tournaments. COSAFA held a workshop for aspiring Technical Study Group members from across the Southern African region last week, and she fills us in on the details around that.There were coaches, former players, technical directors and other stakeholders all present as a range of subjects were discussed.Masango also tells us about her exciting future, which includes being selected as one of just two coaches from the...
2025-04-0922 min
The COSAFA ShowAfrica's future - Part 2In our latest episode of the COSAFA Show we have Part 2 of the extensive views of newly re-elected CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, who hails from the COSAFA region. Dr Motsepe will enter a second term at the helm of the game on the continent having been re-elected unopposed following successful first term in which great strides were made women’s and youth football, modernizing refereeing on the continent and several other spheres.CAF has improved its commercial outlook which has led to increased prizemoney in its competitions across the board.In Part 2 of this di...
2025-03-2026 min
The COSAFA ShowAfrica's continued growthIn our latest episode of the COSAFA Show, which is actually a two-parter, we get the extensive views of newly re-elected CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, who hails from the COSAFA region. Dr Motsepe will enter a second term at the helm of the game on the continent having been re-elected unopposed following successful first term in which great strides were made women’s and youth football, modernizing refereeing on the continent and several other spheres.CAF has improved its commercial outlook which has led to increased prizemoney in its competitions across the board. In Pa...
2025-03-1425 min
The COSAFA ShowLesotho deep diveIn this edition of The COSAFA Show we delve into all things Lesotho football to understand the successes and challenges of the Beautiful Game in the equally beautiful Mountain Kingdom.We chat to Lesotho Football Association General Secretary Mokhosi Mohapi, who has overseen significant gains for the country on and off the pitch but also admits there is much work still to do. This in-depth interviews covers areas such as the senior national teams, women’s football, junior set-ups, the local league, referees and much, much more in order to get a solid understanding of th...
2025-02-2123 min
The COSAFA ShowSuper Seven!A record seven COSAFA nations have qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 and all learned their fate with the draw that was held in Rabat this week.The 24-team tournament will be staged from 21 December, 2025 to 18 January 2026 and will be a celebration of elite African football in six host cities and nine stadia.Three COSAFA sides - South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe have been drawn in the same pool at the finals, while Zambia and Comoros have also been paired together, alma with hosts Morocco and Mali. Botswana return...
2025-01-3016 min
The COSAFA ShowBumper year ahead!In this latest episode of The COSAFA Show we speak to Executive Director Sue Destombes as we reflect on a bumper 2024 for the organisation, and look ahead to what may be in store in 2025. COSAFA held an unprecedented nine tournaments last year, five of them for women, despite a challenging environment and external factors that were outside of the organisation’s control. The rewards of this long-term development of men’s and women’s football at all age-group levels can be seen in a record seven COSAFA sides qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Mor...
2025-01-1729 min
The COSAFA ShowPunching above their weight!Our final episode of The COSAFA Show for 2024 marks an incredible year for the region that included a record nine competitions staged across various age-groups and also a record seven nations qualifying for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco 2025. The incredible work and dedication from the entire COSAFA team to boost the growth and development of football in the region is bearing fruit, and the proof is in the results produced on the field of play.In this episode we chat to Comoros coach Stefano Cusin after he led the Indian Ocean Island...
2024-12-2316 min
The COSAFA ShowSuper seven!In our latest episode of The COSAFA Show we reflect on a record seven Southern African nations that have qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe will all be at the finals that are still some way off and start on December 18, 2025.We will hear from two coaches who have achieved what many did not think was possible with their sides, starting with Morena Ramoreboli, who has taken Botswana to just a second ever visit to the continental showpiece event.It is a...
2024-11-2731 min
The COSAFA ShowThe ladies' gameIn our latest episode of The COSAFA Show as we discuss all things women’s football in the COSAFA region and look ahead to the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship final that will be played in Gqeberha on Saturday.Zambia will take on seven-time winners South Africa in the decider that promises to be a close-fought affair between two sides who have shown their tactical acumen in the tournament so far.But first we hear from Dr Brenda Kunda, who is a COSAFA Executive Committee member and an expert on women’s football in the Southe...
2024-11-0130 min
The COSAFA ShowRecord-breaking women's competitionIn our latest episode of The COSAFA Show we discuss the recent HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship draw with South Africa midfielder Refiloe Jane. We also hear from Zambia assistant coach Florence Mwila, who will be leading the Copper Queens side in Gqeberha this year.Mark Fish was a superb player in his day and was part of South Africa’s Golden Generation that won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. He also had a long career in Europe and is now set on making his name off the pitch with a new career path, which he tells us a...
2024-10-1034 min
The COSAFA ShowU20s are back!In this episode of The COSAFA Show we look ahead to the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier that will be staged in Maputo, Mozambique from Thursday until the final on October 5.There are 11 teams that will be hoping to at the very least reach the decider and earn a place at the continental finals that are to be held next year, where COSAFA will be represented by two teams.Zambia are the record 12-time winners and looking to make it lucky number 13 is their coach Boyd Mulwanda, who himself lifted this...
2024-09-2020 min
The COSAFA ShowNew era for Zimbabwe!In this latest episode of The COSAFA Show we have an exclusive interview with new Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees as he prepares the side for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that get underway this week.Zimbabwe will take on Kenya and Cameroon in a tough start to their bid to reach the continental finals in Morocco next year, while Nees must also plan for the resumption of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March next year.In this extensive chat he lays down his plans for the side and gives some insight into...
2024-09-0227 min
The COSAFA ShowAfrican adventure!In our latest episode of The COSAFA Show we discuss the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifiers taking place this week and next in the Malawian city of Blantyre.Only the winners will join holders Mamelodi Sundowns in the continental finals later this year, with five teams making their debut in the regional qualifiers.We hear first from COSAFA Executive Director Sue Destombes about the tournament and being back in Malawi for another COSAFA event.University of the Western Cape are representing South Africa having been runners-up to Sundowns in the la...
2024-08-1618 min
The COSAFA ShowClub action! In our latest episode of The COSAFA Show as we chat to Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane in a look ahead to the CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier that will be staged in Malawi next month. We also hear from attendees at the recent COSAFA Regional General Secretaries workshop and get the thoughts of Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen ahead of the new season in South Africa after he guided the Limpopo team to an unlikely promotion to the Betway Premiership that even he admits surprised many within the club.
2024-07-2519 min
The COSAFA ShowCOSAFA Cup lift-off!In this special episode of The COSAFA Show as we look ahead to the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA CUP 2024 that will be played in Gqeberha from Wednesday.COSAFA Executive Director Sue Destombes speaks about the tournament the readiness for what is expected to be another sizzling chapter in the history of the prestigious regional showpiece competition. Mozambique defender Edmilson Dove is coming off a tough season for Kaizer Chiefs but has made himself available to play for The Mambas at the COSAFA Cup and shares his thoughts ahead of their first game in Gqeberha. Bafana...
2024-06-2622 min
The COSAFA ShowTechnical & DevelopmentIn our latest episode of The COSAFA Show as we look ahead to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers taking place this week and next, and also speak to COSAFA Executive Committee member Walter Nyamilandu-Manda.
2024-06-0418 min
The COSAFA ShowA glittering night of stars!The inaugural COSAFA Awards were held in Johannesburg recently and brought out a galaxy of stars to celebrate our achievements as a football community in Southern Africa. There were many big winners on the night, not least the Mamelodi Sundowns quartet of Rulani Mokwena, Ronwen Williams, Thapelo Maseko and Andile Dlamini, as we honoured those who took our game to the next level in 2023.
2024-05-1722 min
The COSAFA ShowA glittering night of stars!The inaugural COSAFA Awards were held in Johannesburg recently and brought out a galaxy of stars to celebrate our achievements as a football community in Southern Africa. There were many big winners on the night, not least the Mamelodi Sundowns quartet of Rulani Mokwena, Ronwen Williams, Thapelo Maseko and Andile Dlamini, as we honoured those who took our game to the next level in 2023.
2024-05-1722 min
The COSAFA ShowThe era of VAR is here! COSAFA is about to embark on an exciting new era with the acquisition of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) equipment to both roll out at its tournaments and use as a teaching tool for training purposes for match officials on the continent. In this episode of The COSAFA Show, we chat to COSAFA Executive Director Sue Destombes and COSAFA Referees Manager Felix Tangawarima about the way forward with VAR in the region.
2024-04-2226 min
The COSAFA ShowProtecting the Game! Ashford Mamelodi is a leading administrator on the African continent who previously served as Secretary General at the Botswana Football Association and COSAFA. He was also a FIFA Development Officer for many years. He has a book coming out soon called Protecting the Game, where he delves into his 10 years at the BFA and the lessons learned and experience gained from that period of his life.We sat down to discuss his career, starting out with why he decided to write his book.
2024-03-2719 min
The COSAFA ShowFun in the sun!Among the coaches at the COSAFA Beach Soccer Championships will be Brazilian Guga Zloccowick, who takes charge of Saudi Arabia. The Middle East nation are the first ever non-African team to compete at a COSAFA event and Zloccowick talks to us about the tournament, growing the game in Saudi Arabia and much more in a fascinating interview for The COSAFA Show.
2024-03-1619 min
The COSAFA ShowOlympic dream!In our latest episode of The COSAFA Show we look ahead to the COSAFA Beach Soccer Championships in Durban next month, as well as the third round of African women’s Olympic qualifiers. Featuring Des Ellis, Thelma Smidt. Racheal Kundananji, Babra Banda and Joshua Knipp.
2024-02-2219 min
The COSAFA ShowCOSAFA rise!In our latest episode of The COSAFA Show as we look back on a superb first week for most of our Southern African sides at the Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. Namibia beat the odds to defeat Tunisia, Mozambique drew with powerhouse Egypt, Angola held Algeria and Zambia played to a 1-1 draw with fancied DR Congo. Only South Africa have some work to do after they slipped to a 2-0 defeat to Mali. We will hear from several coaches and players.
2024-01-1919 min
The COSAFA ShowReady for lift-off!The Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast get under way on Saturday and there will be five teams from the COSAFA region participating. We speak to a number of them ahead of their title challenge.
2024-01-1223 min
The COSAFA ShowYoung Guns!In this episode we hear from COSAFA Referees Manager Felix Tangawarima on the next generation of match officials in the region and get the views of COSAFA Executive Director Sue Destombes on the African Schools Football Championship qualifiers, as well as the exciting, proposed plan for the organisation’s tournament calendar in 2024.
2023-12-1418 min
The COSAFA ShowWorld Cup round-upThe first two rounds of 2026 World Cup qualifiers threw up some surprise results, with great wins and disappointing defeats for our 14 competing teams from the COSAFA region. Here to talk us through the pools is African football guru Mark Gleeson, who is respected across the continent for his views on the game.
2023-11-2431 min
The COSAFA ShowBrave Warriors! In our latest episode of The COSAFA Show, we have an exclusive interview with Namibia national team coach Collin Benjamin about the past, present and future for the Brave Warriors.
2023-11-0323 minThe COSAFA ShowKnowledge is power! In this special episode of The COSAFA Show we speak to Dr Nonhlanhla Mkumbuzi, who is leading a research project in conjunction with FIFA and COSAFA that aims to collect data on African female footballers and their health.
2023-10-1222 min
The COSAFA ShowContinental challengeWe look ahead to a weekend of African Champions League and Confederation Cup matches involving teams from the COSAFA region and also take a look back at the recently completed Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where five teams from Southern Africa booked their place in the finals in Ivory Coast early next year.
2023-09-1520 min
The COSAFA ShowChampions League chaseIn this episode, we hear from three coaches as they prepare for the CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA qualifiers 2023 – James Sangala of Ntopwa Super Queens, Carol Kanyemba of defending champions Green Buffaloes and Young Buffaloes tactician Fisiwe Hlophe.
2023-08-2824 min
The COSAFA ShowWorld Cup cheer!In this episode of The COSAFA Show we look back at a successful 2023 Women’s World Cup for African teams, not least our very own South Africa and Zambia. We will hear from Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana and midfielder Linda Motlhalo, as well as coach Des Ellis. We also get the view of Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape about their campaign.
2023-08-1121 min
The COSAFA ShowCoaching the coaches! In this episode of The COSAFA Show we highlight a fantastic new partnership between COSAFA and International Soccer Science & Performance Federation that will allow coaches at all levels in the region to further their knowledge. We will hear from victorious Zambia tactician Moses Sichone as he shares his thoughts on winning the recent HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup, and get the views of beaten coach Leslie Notsi, who took Lesotho oh so close to their maiden title.
2023-07-2019 min
The COSAFA ShowNext generation of whistle-blowersIn this episode we hear from COSAFA Referees Manager Felix Tangawarima on the latest from the world of match officials, and also catch up with Dr Thulani Ngwenya on the excellent work he is doing in training medical personnel. We also have an interview with COSAFA Executive Director Sue Destombes.
2023-07-1424 min
The COSAFA ShowCOSAFA Cup is back!In this episode we chat to Botswana coach Mogomotsi Mpote about their upcoming clash with Libya, but also his team's participation in the 2023 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup. We also hear from Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.
2023-06-1521 min
The COSAFA ShowThe Big Bid!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 bid this week when he travels to Cairo to engage CAF. Part 2 of our exclusive interview!
2023-05-3122 min
The COSAFA ShowHeading Down Under!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 New Zealand that starts on July 20.
2023-05-1025 min
The COSAFA ShowBafana BafanaWe have Part 1 of an exclusive interview with SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan as he discusses Bafana Bafana and their journey under coach Hugo Broos. We also hear from Lucas Radebe, Asamoah Gyan and Clarence Seedorf on the importance of schools football.
2023-04-1427 min
The COSAFA ShowAvram Grant exclusive!In this episode we have an exclusive interview with Zambia coach Avram Grant, and also hear from, Namibia boss Collin Benjamin following their fantastic Africa Cup of Nations qualifier win against Cameroon.
2023-03-3024 min
The COSAFA ShowAmbitious AngolaIn this special episode of The COSAFA Show we have an exclusive interview with Angola coach Pedro Goncalves on what is lining up to be a crucial period for Palancas Negras with 2026 World Cup qualification very much on the agenda.
2023-02-2434 min
The COSAFA ShowWhat does a TSG do?In this episode of The COSAFA Show we chat to Leah Sweetness Masango, a coach who is one of the driving forces behind the Technical Study Groups (TSG) that work at COSAFA tournaments. She gives us a fascinating insight into the job they do and the role they play in advancing football in the region. There is a lot more to it than just analysing formations and patterns of play!
2023-02-0728 min
The COSAFA ShowLooking ahead!In this special episode of The COSAFA Show we speak to our Competitions Manager Joshua Knipp about the upcoming tournaments that have been penciled in for the 2023 COSAFA calendar.
2023-01-2020 min
The COSAFA ShowThe next generationIn this final episode of The COSAFA Show for 2022, we discuss the COSAFA Women’s Leadership Programme (CWLP) and salute the work being done to assist women to rise in football across the region. We speak to COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes about this year’s programme and the future, as well as overall CWLP winner Alessia Moonesawmy from Mauritius about her experience and what may lie ahead in 2023.
2022-12-2325 min
The COSAFA ShowAfrica's achievementThe World Cup in Qatar is almost at an end and it has been a momentous tournament for Africa. Who better to sit and assess the tournament for the continent than our very own Mark Gleeson, who gives his views on the five African teams, the competition as a whole and what it means for the continent going forward. In this week’s show we also wrap up the recent TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Algeria 2023 | COSAFA Qualifier andCOSAFA Girls’ Under-17 Championship that were both played as part of the Region 5 Games Lilongwe 2022.
2022-12-1635 min
The COSAFA ShowDouble takeWe have a special exclusive interview with Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala ahead of their African Women’s Champions League final against hosts AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday.
2022-11-1118 min
The COSAFA ShowStart them young! In this episode we speak to COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes about the CAF African Schools Championship being staged in Malawi, hear from renowned development coach Farouk Khan and get the views of Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala ahead of the defence of their CAF Women's Champions League title in Morocco.
2022-10-2836 min
The COSAFA ShowStars of tomorrowIn this episode we speak to coach Dario Monteiro from defending champions Mozambique ahead of the TotalEnergies AFCON U20 Egypt 2023 | COSAFA Qualifier in Eswatini, as well as the coach of the hosts Mduduzi Nxumalo.
2022-09-2927 min
The COSAFA ShowEyes on the Kingdom! In our 50th episode of The COSAFA Show we chat to Eswatini Football Association President Peter Simelane and Zunaid Mall, who is technical director for the Mauritius Football Association.
2022-09-1621 min
The COSAFA ShowGunning for glory!In this episode we speak to Zambia star Ireen Lungu about the improvement in women's football in that country, and also chat to veteran administrator Natasha Tsichlas about the women’s game in the region.
2022-08-2627 min
The COSAFA ShowGrowing the gameIn this special episode of The COSAFA Show, we sit down with three figures from women’s football in South Africa, Zambia and Botswana to hear their stories and the growth in the game in those countries that led to their excellent performances at the recent 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
2022-08-1234 min
The COSAFA ShowThe fastest football aroundA bumper episode in which we hear from coaches at the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2022, get the thoughts of Cavin Johnson, who was part of the Technical Study Group at the competition, learn all about the Fast Footie concept, get the latest on COVID-19 and tournaments, and hear from Ashford Mamelodi on his recent administration workshop in Durban.
2022-07-2136 minThe COSAFA ShowWhistleblowers!In this episode we have a fascinating discussion with COSAFA Referees Manager Felix Tangawarima, who is a leading expert on match officials on the continent. We also hear what Durban has in store for the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA CUP 2022, and get the inside track from the Zambia camp on the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
2022-07-0128 minThe COSAFA ShowBring it on! In this episode we speak to various stakeholders around the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup taking place in Durban and hear from Seychelles Football Federation President Elvis Chetty on the exciting plans in that country.
2022-06-1726 minThe COSAFA ShowThe road to the Ivory CoastIn this episode we speak to three COSAFA member associations presidents - Walter Nyamilandu (Malawi), Maclean Letshwiti (Botswana) and Peter Simelane - on a range of subjects!
2022-06-0329 minThe COSAFA ShowNew beginnings!In this episode of The COSAFA Show, we hear from newly-elected COSAFA President Artur de Almeida e Silva on his vision for the organisation over the next four years, and from new Vice-President Said Ali Said Athouman as he gives an insight into Comoros football.
2022-05-1838 minThe COSAFA ShowThe Zebras aim high! In this episode we chat to Botswana national team coach Mogomotsi Mpote about his team's chances in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and get the views of Petro Atletico coach Alexandre Santos. We also speak to Orlando Pirates tactician Mandla Ncikazi.
2022-04-2922 minThe COSAFA ShowTargeting 2023!In this episode, we get reaction to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group stage qualifier draw from Malawi and South Africa, while COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes reveals the scheduled tournament calendar for 2022.
2022-04-2225 minThe COSAFA ShowPele's prophecyNigeria legend Sunday Oliseh says there is one African side who can win the FIFA World Cup this year ... but which one is he talking about? We also hear from Eswatini coach Dominic Kunene, Bafana boss Hugo Broos and Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi.
2022-04-0127 minThe COSAFA ShowFresh start for ChipolopoloIn this episode we speak to new Zambia coach Aljosa Asanovic about his ambitions with the team, and get the thoughts of Lesotho Football Association Secretary General Mokhosi Mohapi as they begin their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.
2022-03-1621 minThe COSAFA ShowSpanish flair in AfricaIn this episode we have a fascinating discussion with two coaches from LaLiga who have recently completed Masterclass workshops in the COSAFA region. They give their thoughts on modern trends in the game. We also hear from the coaches of South Africa, Zambia and Namibia after the recent 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
2022-02-2427 minThe COSAFA ShowMan in the middleIn this episode we talk to COSAFA Referees Manager Felix Tangawarima about the performance of Victor Gomes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, hear from Manqoba Mngqithi ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns' CAF Champions League pool stage, speak to Teko Modise about the documentary about his life and hear from two club bosses in Zambia after a workshop there for clubs hosted by UEFA and FAZ.
2022-02-1022 minThe COSAFA ShowThe Flames!In this episode we look back at the performances of the COSAFA sides at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon, including a chat with legendary journalist Frank Simon.
2022-01-3124 minThe COSAFA ShowBig year ahead!In this special edition of The COSAFA Show, we hear from COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes, who reflects on the last 12 months for the organisation and looks ahead to what is in store for 2022.
2022-01-1426 minThe COSAFA ShowRise Africa!In this episode we hear from FIFA President Gianni Infantino on his vision for African and global football, talk to former Bafana Bafana defender Mark Fish and find out what ex-Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Matty Pattison is up to.
2021-12-1022 minThe COSAFA ShowE33 - Continental glory!We chat to Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies star Rhoda Mulaudzi ahead of the CAF Women's Champions League final and hear from SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan on why they have asked FIFA to investigate their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghana.
2021-11-1922 minThe COSAFA ShowE32 - Showing Africa Flames! In this episode we speak to Malawi head coach Meke Mwase about his team's qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations, hear from young South African-born DeAndre Vollenhoven, who is playing for Auckland City in New Zealand, and get the latest on preparations ahead of the Region 5 Games Maseru 2020.
2021-11-0524 minThe COSAFA ShowE31 - Don't disrespect Africa! In this episode we get insight from legendary French coach Claude LeRoy, hear from Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and speak to the coaches of Malawi and Tanzania after the 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship final.
2021-10-1520 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 30In this special episode of The COSAFA Show we speak to South African coach Shilene Booysen, who is charge of South Sudan at the 2021 COSAFA Women’s Championship. The East African nation is taking its first tentative steps in international football and Booysen has been tasked with putting in place the building blocks for the team.
2021-10-0131 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 29In this week's episode we chat to former Zambia national team coach Patrice Beaumelle, who is now in charge of the Ivory Coast, and here the thoughts of FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman on the future of the women's game in COSAFA and beyond.
2021-09-1723 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 28In this episode we look ahead to the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifiers, hear from SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan and get the views of Namibia coach Bobby Samaria.
2021-09-0322 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 27In this episode of The COSAFA Show we hear from Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi on the champions’ chances ahead of the new season in South Africa, and explore the three-year partnership between COSAFA, the KwaZulu-Natal Government and eThekwini Municipality that was announced this week.
2021-08-2023 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 26We chat to players and coaches from all seven of the teams participating in the historic 2021 TOTALENERGIES CAF Women’s Champions League I COSAFA Qualifier, and also hear from COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes for her thoughts on the competition.
2021-07-3024 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 25In this episode of the The COSAFA Show we speak to various coaches ahead of the COSAFA Cup semifinals on Friday, as well as get the views of Khama Billiat as Kaizer Chiefs head to Morocco to play Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League final!
2021-07-1526 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 24In this episode we chat to Dr Thulani Ngwenya to get a sense of the safety measures that will be in place around the 2021 COSAFA Cup, and also hear from Senegal Head of Delegation Sam Diatta about the West African team's ambitions at the tournament.
2021-07-0229 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 23In this edition we hear from coaches at Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Malawi and Mozambique following the draw for the 2021 COSAFA Cup. We also have ex-Bafana Bafana internationals Daine Klate and Elrio van Heerden on the show, as well as Timothy Shongwe, who is chairman of the COSAFA Organising Committee.
2021-06-1835 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 22In the latest episode of The COSAFA Show, we delve into the world of Futsal, the little brother of association football that is fast growing around the world and about to get a massive boost in Southern Africa. We also speak to South Africa junior international Rowan Human.
2021-05-2827 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 21In this episode of The COSAFA Show we hear from new Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos about his immediate plans for the team and what his future targets are. We also speak to new Botswana Football Association CEO Goabaone Taylor about her vision for the organisation.
2021-05-1426 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 20This week we chat to South African rising star Ricardo Schutte about his progression in Portugal and Spain and talk to COSAFA Referees Manager Felix Tangawarima about some exciting developments in that space, including the impending introduction of VAR. We also have a chat with a legend in women’s football on the African continent Fran Hilton-Smith about a recent coaches workshop that was staged in partnership with LaLiga.
2021-04-3034 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 19This week we chat to Bafana Bafana midfielder Thabo Nodada about the side's Africa Cup of Nations disappointment, talk to ex-Namibia international Sandro de Gouveia and hear all about the COSAFA Women's Leadership Programme.
2021-04-1629 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 18In this episode of The COSAFA Show hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said speak to Banyana Banyana star Thembi Kgatlana about her excellent season with Eibar in Spain's elite division. We also chat to Mozambique national team coach Luis Goncalves as his side attempt to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and reveal an excellent initiative to up-skill women in football in the COSAFA region.
2021-03-2626 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 17In this episode of The COSAFA Show, we speak to South Africa coach Vela Khumalo as he prepares to lead his side at the 2021 Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations that starts in Morocco on Saturday. We also chat to two candidates contesting a seat that is open to a women’s representative on the CAF executive committee. Patricia Rajeriarison from Madagascar and Kanizat Ibrahim from Comoros outline their vision should they be elected on Friday.
2021-03-0823 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 16In this special, bumper edition of The COSAFA Show we speak to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, hear from CAF Presidential candidate Patrice Motsepe, as well as FIFA Council seat candidates Walter Nyamilandu from Malawi and Andrew Kamanga from Zambia, and Botswana FA President Maclean Letshwiti and Feizal Sidat of Mozambique on their bids to win a seat on the CAF Executive Committee.
2021-02-2453 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 15Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said preview the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, including a chat with a former player for both, Stanton Fredericks, while we also hear from Zambia coach Micho Sredojevic ahead of their African Nation Championship quarterfinal on Sunday, and COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes reveals the compstition schedule for 2021.
2021-01-2924 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 14Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said preview the African Nations Championship finals that start on Saturday, hear from Namibia Football Association President Ranga Haikali about his team's preparations and get the thoughts of leading Zambian football journalist Kalumiana Kalumiana.
2021-01-2117 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 13Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said talk to victorious COSAFA Men's Under-20 Championship winning coach Dario Monteiro of Mozambique, hear from South Africa international forward Lebo Mothiba as he nears a return from injury and chat to Zambia international midfielder Charles Zulu.
2020-12-1829 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 12Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said sat in on a discussion between the South African Football Journalists Association and two-time CAF Champions League winning coach Pitso Mosimane of Al Ahly as he provides some fascinating insight, while they also talk to LaLiga's Marcos Pelegrin about the Spanish league's initiatives with COSAFA and on the African continent.
2020-12-0420 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 11Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said talk us through the recent 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, assessing the fortunes of the COSAFA sides with two rounds of matches remaining in March. We also talk to Malawi coach Meke Mwase, and to South Africa Women's Under-17 captain Jessica Wade, who has a special trip lined up next year.
2020-12-0421 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 10Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to Zambia national women's team assistant coach Beauty Mwamba about the growth of the game in the country as the Copper Queens look ahead to next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. There is also an interview with Zambian scoring sensation Barbra Banda, who is fresh from winning the top-scorers award in the Chinese Super League.
2020-11-0626 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 9Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to South Africa coach Des Ellis ahead of the 2020 COSAFA Women's Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, as well as legendary FIFA Coach Instructor Fran Hilton-Smith about the state of the game in Africa.
2020-10-3027 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 8Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to former South Africa international Bongani Khumalo about his experiences with the national team and abroad, as well as Mozambique coach Luis Goncalves. We also round up the upcoming international friendly matches.
2020-10-1129 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 7Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to South African Football Association President Dr Danny Jordaan in this special edition of The COSAFA Show podcast. One of his most in-depth interviews yet!
2020-09-2530 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 6Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to Mamelodi Sundowns and Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene, while we also hear from Bloemfontein Celtic and Lesotho striker Motebang Sera and the President of the Seychelles Football Federation, Elvis Chetty.
2020-09-1128 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 5Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to Bafana Bafana head coach Molefi Ntseki, while we hear from Confederation of African Football General Secretary Abdelmounaïm Bah and the technical director of the Mauritius Football Association, Zunaid Mall.
2020-08-2831 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 4Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to Zambia and Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Enock Mwepu, while we hear from Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane and the President of the Football Association of Malawi, Walter Nyamilandu.
2020-08-1430 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 3Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to Zimbabwe and Stellenbosch FC midfielder Ovidy Karuru, as well as Lesotho head coach Thabo Senong and the President of the Namibia Football Association, Ranga Haikali.
2020-08-1330 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 2Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to Mozambique and Cape Town City defender Edmilson Dove, as well as Banyana Bafana coach Desiree Ellis and the President of the Botswana Football Association, Maclean Letshwiti.
2020-07-1724 minThe COSAFA ShowEpisode 1Hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said chat to Zambia national team coach Milutin Sredojevic about his future plans with the team, as well as the chairman of new Botswana Premier League champions Jwaneng Galaxy, Njabulu Gilika, and COSAFA Secretary General Sue Destombes on what the rest of 2020 looks like for the organisation.
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