The COSAFA Schools Cup also known as the CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA qualifiers is an annual schools association football competition launched in 2022 as qualification for the CAF African Schools Football Championship organised by COSAFA for its nations.
Organising body | COSAFA |
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Founded | 2022 |
Region | Southern Africa |
Number of teams | 10 |
Qualifier for | CAF African Schools Football Championship |
Current champions | Boys: South Africa Girls: South Africa |
Most successful team(s) | Boys: South Africa (2nd title) Girls: South Africa (2nd title) |
Website | https://cosafa.com/category/cosafa-schools-cup/ |
History
editThe inaugural tournament was held from 29-31 October 2022 in Lilongwe, Malawi.[1] South Africa's Clapham High School won the boys edition 1-0 against Salima Secondary School from Malawi.[2] In the girls edition, South Africa's Edendale Technical High School completed the double when they won 4-0 against Mothamo JSS from Botswana.[3]
The second edition was hosted by Gateway High School in Zimbabwe.[4][5] South Africa won the boys edition 3-0 via penalties against Malawi after the match ended in a goalless draw. The girls edition was also won by South Africa winning 3-1 against Botswana.[6]
Results
editBoys
editSeason | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Refs. |
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2022
|
Clapham High School | 1–0
|
Salima Secondary School | [7] |
2023
|
South Africa | 0–0
(3–0 p) |
Malawi | [8] |
Girls
editSeason | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Refs. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022
|
Edendale Technical High School | 4–0
|
Mothamo JSS | [7] |
2023
|
South Africa | 3–1 | Botswana | [8] |
Awards
editThe following players were awarded best in the tournament:[9]
Boys
editPlayer of the Tournament
editYear | Winner |
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2022 | Kgaogelo Monanyane |
2023 | Simama Inganathi |
Best Goal Keeper
editYear | Winner |
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2022 | Kamogelo Phokela |
2023 | Sabrie Losper |
Top Scorer
editYear | Winner | Goals |
---|---|---|
2022 | Ishumael Bwanali | 5 goals |
2023 | El Shaddai Sadomba[10] | 6 goals |
Fair play
editYear | Country |
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2022 | |
2023 | Zimbabwe |
Girls
editBest Player
editYear | Winner |
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2022 | Victoria Nkwala |
2023 | Katlego Malebane |
Best Goal Keeper
editYear | Winner |
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2022 | Emily Maulidi |
2023 | Angel Zibula |
Top Scorer
editYear | Winner | Goals |
---|---|---|
2022 | Nobahle Mdelwa | 7 goals |
2023 | Khwezi Khoza | 11 goals |
Fair play
editYear | Country |
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2022 | |
2023 | Namibia |
References
edit- ^ Mgudlwa, Thandisizwe (2022-11-18). "CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier heading for finishing line - Focus On Africa -". Focus On Africa. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ Kanjere, Peter (2022-11-01). "SA school teams qualify for CAF African Schools finals". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "SA completes the double at the CAF African Schools Championship - SAFA.net". 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Zimbabwe all set to host CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Zonal Qualifier". Zimbabwe all set to host CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Zonal Qualifier. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2023-11-16). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Zimbabwe to host CAF African Schools Football Champs COSAFA qualifiers". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "South Africa get a double victory at CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Qualifiers". South Africa get a double victory at CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Qualifiers. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b "COSAFA | 2022 SCHOOLS CUP". Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b "COSAFA | 2023 SCHOOLS CUP". Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Who shone at last year's AFSC COSAFA qualifier?". 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ Team, Soccer24 (2023-12-20). "COSAFA takes back Golden Boot Award from South African player, Sadomba now sole recipient of gong at schools cup - Soccer24". Retrieved 2024-05-25.
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