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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.

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 African continent for a prestigious FIFA programme.She has already been to Brazil and will be travelling to various other countries around the world as she builds her knowledge to bring back to the Southern African region.

In 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 discussion with journalists, Dr Motsepe talks about the progress made in his first term, and how he plans to shape the future of the game on the continent in the coming years.

In 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 Part 1 of this discussion with journalists, Dr Motsepe talks about the progress made in his first term, improving women's football and making the African globally competitive. We will have Part 2 next week.

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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 for a second ever finals following their first in 2012, while Mozambique are also back at the finals.There is no doubt the COSAFA Cup to be staged in mid-year will have extra spice this season as coaches look at their various options. We speak to coaches from all seven teams to get their reactions to the draw.

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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 Morocco later this year, and the continued improvement of out women's team.Destombes outlines the highlights of 2024, on and off the pitch, and the ambitious plans of COSAFA for 2025.

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 to the continental finals in Morocco that start in a little under a year. They continue to punch well above their weight.We also hear from Barbra Banda, another great COSAFA success story, after she was named Women's Player of the Year at the recent CAF Awards. South Africa captain Ronwen Williams collected the CAF Interclub Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year at the same ceremony and he also shares his reaction to those two accolades. Finally, we get the thoughts of Zambia coach Ian Bakala after he led his side to victory at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier and, along with Angola, qualified for the continental finals in Morocco next year.

Welcome back to the Full Time Review! Your weekly recap of the NWSL weekend & more in less time than a weather delay in Houston, Texas.Tamerra Griffin has the latest on Bay FC and Portland Thorns locking in the two remaining playoff spots, and what the full quarterfinal slate now looks like.Live from Providence Park, Steph Yang chimes in on the bittersweet goodbye to Christine Sinclair. Then, Meg Linehan talks about Snapdragon Stadium's pitch safety issues in San Diego. Before closing out, Tamerra touches on the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, the COSAFA, and a gigantic club clash in France._______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Meg Linehan, Steph YangPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Full Time Review! Your weekly recap of the NWSL weekend & more in less time than a weather delay in Houston, Texas. Tamerra Griffin has the latest on Bay FC and Portland Thorns locking in the two remaining playoff spots, and what the full quarterfinal slate now looks like. Live from Providence Park, Steph Yang chimes in on the bittersweet goodbye to Christine Sinclair. Then, Meg Linehan talks about Snapdragon Stadium's pitch safety issues in San Diego. Before closing out, Tamerra touches on the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, the COSAFA, and a gigantic club clash in France. _______________ HOST: Tamerra Griffin GUESTS: Meg Linehan, Steph Yang PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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 Southern African region and the continent as a whole.She gives her insight into what is happening in the women's game, which is growing at pace, not least thanks to four tournaments that will be hosted by COSAFA this year – the COSAFA Women's Championship, CAF Women's Champions League qualifier, and Women's U20 and U17 tournaments. We also hear from Zambia coach Florence Mwila following her side's 2-0 victory over defending champions Malawi in the COSAFA Women's Championship as she looks ahead to the final. And we also get the views of South Africa coach Maude Khumalo to the penalty shootout victory over Mozambique in the semi-finals.

Namibië se Brave Gladiators is in 'n uitdagende Groep A geloot met gasheer Suid-Afrika, Eswatini, en Seychelle vir die Cosafa-vrouekampioenskap van 22 Oktober tot 2 November in Gqeberha. Veertien spanne sal aan die toernooi deelneem, die meeste ooit vir 'n vrouekompetisie op die Afrika-kontinent. Ondanks die strawwe kompetisie het hoofafrigter Woody Jacobs vertroue in sy span uitgespreek.

Namibië se Brave Gladiators is in 'n uitdagende Groep A geloot met gasheer Suid-Afrika, Eswatini, en Seychelle vir die Cosafa-vrouekampioenskap van 22 Oktober tot 2 November in Gqeberha. Veertien spanne sal aan die toernooi deelneem, die meeste ooit vir 'n vrouekompetisie op die Afrika-kontinent. Ondanks die strawwe kompetisie het hoofafrigter Woody Jacobs vertroue in sy span uitgespreek.

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 trophy as a player all the way back in 1997, explains to us. What a special moment it would be for him if he could repeat that feat as a coach and we get his thoughts ahead of kick-off. Namibia coach James Britz took the country to the silver medal in 2020 and is back again for a third shot at the title with a new-look team. He details his side's preparations and what we may expect from the Young Brave Warriors in Maputo. We also get the thoughts of the four-time CAF Women's Coach of the Year Dr Desiree Ellis on the level of coaching on the continent and what can be done to help aspiring young female tacticians to realise their dreams.

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 his coaching history, and how he has almost come full circle in his career that has seen him work extensively in the COSAFA region. We also hear from the winning coach at the CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Thinasonke Mbuli from the University of the Western Cape on their triumph and what it means to the team.

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 last three editions of the domestic Women's Super League. We hear from their coach Thinasonke Mbuli.Ascent Academy will be the home team in Malawi, even if they are from the city of Lilongwe. They have a very young group of players but are packed with talent, as their coach Thom Mkolongo explains to us.Herentals Queens will make their debut at the regional qualifiers as the first team from Zimbabwe to compete since the inaugural tournament in 2021. Midfielder Sikulekile Nyoni tells us a little more about the team.

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Die Brave Warriors is terug op tuisbodem nadat die span die Cosafa-beker finaal behaal het in Gqeberha in die Oos-Kaap maar met ‘n eindtelling van 5-0 die knie moes buig voor Angola. Die span is deur vise-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah uitgenooi en daar het sy beloof dat die land binnekort ‘n Fifa-geakkrediteerde stadion sal hê vir tuiswedstryde.

Namibië se nasionale vrouesokkerspan, die Brave Gladiators, kom in twee internasionale vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Lichtenstein te staan. Die kragmetings, wat vir môre en Sondag geskeduleer is, dien as deurslaggewende voorbereiding vir die komende Cosafa-beker-vrouetoernooi in Suid-Afrika. Hoofafrigter Woody Jacobs gee meer inligting.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

The 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.

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.

We 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.

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This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women's World Cup. In this episode, Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Board Member, Brenda Kunda, joins Edem and Jabu to share insights into COSAFA's regional women's football landscape, key lessons that the Zambia Football Association will take from their national team's performance in Australia & New Zealand and COSAFA's strategy to strengthening the domestic women's football leagues of their member countries. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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.

1. Intro Transfer news/updates - any transfer that has surprised you since last week? ○ Caleb Bimenyimana & Andile Jali? Women's World Cup Three days from the start of the competition 32 countries taking part - largest ever / USA are defending champions 2. Banyana's group at the 2023 World Cup     Rankings in Group G - Sweden 3rd, Argentina 28th, Italy 16th, Banyana 54th It's a tough group Must win at least one game and get a result in another (D/W) 2019 WC Banyana overawed on their debut four years ago, lost every game 4 shots on target at the 2019 World Cup (a joint-low with New Zealand) 17 touches in the opposition box, the fewest for any team But come into this one as African champs, + experience from the last WC Top scorers at AFCON too, but the attack was an issue at France2019 Possession-based AFCON, not here (others will have more control) AFCON v WC STATS   AFCON WC2019 Passes per game 400 1st 283 8th lowest Final 3rd passes 64 1st 32 3rd lowest Possession 56% 2nd 38% 7th lowest Shots 13 2nd 5 3rd bottom Box touches 17 1st 4 lowest xG     0.77 xG 2nd bottom   Sweden World Ranking: 3rd World Cup Appearances: 9th Best Finish: Final (2003) Key Player (s): Fridolina Rolfö (Barcelona), Lina Hurtig (Arsenal)   Argentina World Ranking: 28th World Cup Appearances: 4th Best Finish: Group Stages (2003, 2007, 2019) Key Players: Vanina Correa (Rosario Central), Yamila Rodríguez (Palmeiras) Italy World Ranking: 16th World Cup Appearances: 4th Best Finish: Quarter Finals (1991, 2019) Key Player(s): Cristina Girelli (Juventus), Manuela Giugliano (Roma) 3.Other African teams Zambia Only Olympic reps, WAFCON semis, and COSAFA holders Beat Germany in preps Racheal Kundananji 25-goals in La Liga/Liga Femi Nigeria One of seven teams that have been in every single edition, along USA, Germany, Norway, Brazil, Japan, and Sweden The highest-ranked African team Asisat Oshoala is a UEFA CL winner & recent Ballon d'Or nominee Morocco Debutants; 8th different African team Reynald Pedros, the Lionesses of Atlas are being coached by a two-time UWCL-winning manager and 2018 winner of The Best FIFA Women's Coach 60% average for possession was the highest at WAFCON, but things will likely be very different in New Zealand.

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.

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!

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.

Guest:  Vela Khumalo,SA U-20 interim coach

The tenth edition of the  COSAFA Women's Championship is underway in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The tournament is the biggest women soccer competition in the SADC features 12 international teams including the home side Banyana-Banyana. The tournament is being hosted for the 5th time in the Eastern Cape. We spoke to the MEC for Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture in the province, Nonceba Kontsiwe

Clement is joined by Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis, Cosafa instructor Fran Hilton-Smith and Head coach of under 17 Bantwana team Simphiwe Dludlu, where they are talking about the victory of Banyana Banyana to the CAF finals. They also explore some of the challenges that the team is still facingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we speak to three COSAFA member associations presidents - Walter Nyamilandu (Malawi), Maclean Letshwiti (Botswana) and Peter Simelane - on a range of subjects!

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In 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.

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.

In 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.

In 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.

On today's episode we discuss Gavin Hunt's appointment at Chippa United and we zone in on Cape Town City as Darren Keet makes a return. Thembi Zwane has extended his contract however the question is will Hlompho Kekana & Tiyani Mabunda stay at Mamelodi Sundowns this coming season. We discuss Bafana Bafana's performances at the COSAFA Cup thus far. In the Extra Time segment we celebrate Thembi Kgatlana as she's just signed with Atletico Madrid.

The next Time we want to over celebrate our COSAFA Silverware, let's put in our mind the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. With Match Day 6 almost completed, here is how COSAFA, has performed in the current campaign for Cameroon

In 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.

We looked back at the COSAFA Annual General Meeting that took place in South Africa on Sunday where FIFA President Gianni Infantino was a special guest and Dr Patrice Motsepe was endorsed as the region's candidate for the CAF presidential elections next month. Guest: COSAFA President Phillip Chiyangwa

Hosts 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.

Hosts 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.

Botswana, Comoros Islands, Eswatini and Zimbabwe were disqualified from the Under-17 Cosafa Championship for fielding over-age players. We spoke to SAFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya. Guest: SAFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya

In your 07h30 update - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has dedicated their 7th COSAFA Women's Championship title to South Africa.

In your 17h30 update - Banyana Banyana secured a fourth consecutive COSAFA Women's Championship title after beating Botswana 2-1 in the final.

In your 16h30 update - Banyana Banyana are 1-nil up over Botswana in the final of the COSAFA Women's Championship.

In your 15h30 update - It is currently goalless between Banyana Banyana and Botswana in the COSAFA Women's Championship title.

Whoever came up with dynamite comes in small packages had my guest in mind. She is the mother of the nation of the many women who play football for the senior women's soccer national team Banyana Banyana. Her name is Desiree Ellis. She is the Alice in the Banyana wonderland. If boxing had the late Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala, soccer has Desiree Ellis. Her Banyana have stormed into the final of the Cosafa Cup in sensational fashion, beating Malawi 6-2 to book a berth with Botswana in the final.

Whoever came up with dynamite comes in small packages had my guest in mind. She is the mother of the nation of the many women who play football for the senior women's soccer national team Banyana Banyana. Her name is Desiree Ellis. She is the Alice in the Banyana wonderland. If boxing had the late Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala, soccer has Desiree Ellis. Her Banyana have stormed into the final of the Cosafa Cup in sensational fashion, beating Malawi 6-2 to book a berth with Botswana in the final.

The Sharks are looking for a third Super Rugby Unlocked win in a row tomorrow. Banyana Banyana through to another COSAFA Cup final. Round one play is back underway at Augusta after the rain delay.

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Fútbol Mundial T1E04 - En este nuevo episodio de Fútbol Mundial les cuento sobre las competiciones que se llevaron a cabo después del Mundial de Francia 2019. Hubo mucho fútbol (Panamericanos, EUROs, cuadrangulares, noticias, COSAFA) así que es un programa cargadito.

In this episode we look at the drama unfolding in Ghana with Asamoah Gyan coming out of retirement, but will only play if he is to lead Ghana. CAS will listen to the Comoros Case, which could result in Comoros replacing Cameroon. Other African football matters such as Mwape Musonda's performance, Uganda squad camping in UAE, Bafana Bafana AFCON squad, Angola withdraw from COSAFA, and u17 Guinea team found guilty for age cheating.

Barry and Mike chat about the Warriors preparations for COSAFA and AFCON which began on Monday...

In this episode we are joined by Mamelodi Sundowns shot stopper Dennis Onyango to talk about himself, and his career in football thus far. We also Bookman at the consequences of buying a PSL status, and discuss the COSAFA draw.

In this episode we congratulate Stellenbosch who will be in the premier league in the 2019/20 season, Stuart Baxter presents plan ahead of COSAFA& AFCON, Referees who did not give the Wits goal suspended. We also look at the weekly ABSA Premiership results, and our panel gives their predictions for upcoming fixtures and how the season will end.

In this episode we review Bafana's performance from the crucial game against Libya to book their spot in the AFCON 2019. Also look at the representation of the COSAFA region in AFCON. The future fro Thuso Phala.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundians march in protest against comments made by AU Commission Chair... *** Rwandan President Paul Kagame meets Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz... *** In Economics: Protesters force shutdown at Libyan El Sharara oilfield...... ***And In Sports: South Africa qualify for COSAFA under 20 Championships semi finals.....

A prominent Limpopo government official has been arrested in Polokwane for rape. It is alleged that the senior official raped a Botswana national who had been deployed to usher soccer fans at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium during COSAFA matches. It is alleged that the incident happened on Friday at a hotel in Polokwane. Meanwhile, Limpopo police are looking for a father who allegedly repeatedly raped his three minor daughters in Polokwane. Pimani Baloyi reports...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over humanitarian situation in DRC.... ***South Africa's former President heads AU Election Observer Mission to Kenya..... *** Zimbabwe introduces a 60-year jail term for rapists... *** In Economics: AB InBev to spend 310 million dollars in Africa.... *** And In Sports: Zambia beat South Africa in COSAFA under-17 Championship...

Zifa president Philip Chiyangwa appointed COSAFA, CECAFA, Northern bloc chairman. And here is what he had to say.

Zifa president Philip Chiyangwa appointed COSAFA, CECAFA, Northern bloc chairman. And here is what he had to say. www.3-mob.com

Capital26Free — Lizwe and Josh sit down with the legendary Karate fighter and coach, more of the Urban Legend known as Spider! Together with Sean Ramsey Vice Captain of the Zim Karate team and they have the chop it down. They talk about the recent success of the Zim Team at the Zone 6 games as well as the state of the sport in terms of funding and sponsorship. They also took the opportunity to talk about women participation in the sport and the possibility of Zim partaking in the Olympics! In the news breakdown, the gents joke about COSAFA, Zim versus Sri Lanka and their usual unique and funny reactions to the happenings on and off the court, pitch or wherever people do sport.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Cameroon court postpones trial of three pro english protesters.... ** Morocco urged to accept Western Sahara independence... ** South African MPs debate President Zuma's state of the nation address... ** In Economics: Shell ask Nigerian court to lift forfeiture on disputed oilfield.... ** And In Sports: CAF chief Issa Hayatou and Cosafa at loggerheads over backing of rival....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** AU threatens to withdraw from the International Criminal Court... *** South Sudan mediation has officially ended...... *** In Economics: China offers Nigeria a loan worth six billion US dollars ..... *** And In Sports: " DRC replaces Comoros in COSAFA 2016............