Also known as: Cosafa – Council of Southern Africa Football Associations
Council of Southern Africa Football Associations — continental governing body for southern African football, currently led by President Tariq Babitseng of Botswana.
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Informanté
Council of Southern Africa Football Associations organized the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier
“NAMIBIA'S Young Warriors have reached the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier after completing a perfect Group A campaign with a 3-0 victory over Seychelles on Tuesday.”
Young Warriors finish top of Group A unbeaten and unconcededThe Namibian
Cosafa operates Legacy Programme to empower officials in host countries
“There is a Cosafa programme called the Legacy Programme. We as Cosafa make sure that wherever we go, we leave a legacy with the people of that certain country.”
Football’s match-day command centreNew Era
Council of Southern Africa Football Associations won the championship title
“The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) champions are scheduled to start camp on Saturday, 19 September, as Kakuva prepares the team for the upcoming assignments on the international calendar.”
Kakuva names squad for Olympic pushNamibia's Young Warriors completed a perfect Group A campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier with a 3-0 victory over Seychelles, finishing with nine points from three matches, five goals scored and no goals conceded. They will face Mozambique in the semi-finals on 25 September.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Young Warriors completed a perfect Group A campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier with a 3-0 victory over Seychelles, finishing with nine points from three matches, five goals scored and no goals conceded. They will face Mozambique in the semi-finals on 25 September.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Under-20 football team secured a 3-0 victory over Seychelles in their final group-stage match of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifiers, with goals from Rashid Naobeb, Mateus Ashitenda, and Ngifikefunue Kandume. The three group winners and best runner-up will advance to the semi-finals, with the two finalists qualifying for the 2027 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Football Association head of operations Titus Kunamuene facilitated a Cosafa Potential General Coordinator workshop in Botswana during the Cosafa Women Championship, with 70% women representation among officials from the Botswana Football Association. The workshop was part of Cosafa's Legacy Programme, which provides training in refereeing, general coordination, and technical skills to host nations.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Young Warriors opened their TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier campaign with a 1-0 victory over Mauritius, with captain Lukas Sakeus scoring in the 43rd minute. Namibia will face hosts Mozambique in Group A on Sunday.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Head coach Lucky Kakuva has named the Namibia squad ahead of camp starting 19 September, with two friendly matches against Botswana on 26 and 30 September serving as preparation for Olympic qualifiers against Angola in Luanda on 9 and 12 October.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during Cosafa's 2026 Elective General Assembly in Harare. Shimooshili said the election represents a major achievement for Namibia and an opportunity to advance football development and economic growth in the region.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is part of a regional campaign to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, according to the interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association. The NFA has expressed its intention to host, though discussions are still in early stages and the association is seeking government support.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the executive committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during its 2026 elective general assembly in Harare. Tariq Babitseng of Botswana was elected Cosafa president, and the new executive committee will guide football development in southern Africa over the next four years.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Gender Equality Minister Emma Kantema has praised the growing presence of women in Namibia's judiciary, noting recent milestones including the appointment of the first permanent woman judge to the Supreme Court and increased representation of women judges and magistrates. She acknowledged these achievements as evidence of women's capacity to lead at the highest levels while also flagging safety concerns for female judicial officers, referencing the 2025 death of prosecutor Justine Shiweda.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian defender Sisqo Haraseb has secured a loan move to Iraqi Stars League side Al-Qassim FC from Botswana club Mochudi Centre Chiefs, following an impressive season with Mighty Gunners FC in the Namibia Premier League and a national team debut at the 2025 Cosafa Cup.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
V Power Angels FC head coach Risto Shikomba said his team is ready for the 2025 FNB Super Women League season and aims to defeat Nust Babes FC in tomorrow's opener, having drawn both matches against them last season. The team has prepared since October and registered 25 players, with ambitions to finish in the top three and qualify for the Cosafa Women's Club Championship.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →