COSAFA

Listen to reactions on #TheCOSAFAShow after Namibia made history with a maiden title at the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship 2025 when they defeated hosts South Africa 2-1 in the final in Polokwane. tinyurl.com/y3fjxurd

Zimbabwe is to play host to the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals that will be staged in Harare from April 2-10, the second time the finals will be held in Southern Africa. Read more: tinyurl.com/4na9rkxk

Bravo Coaches for a job well done! We can't wait to see how you apply these new skills to reach even greater heights! #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

Trailblazing. Empowering. Madam Sue Destombes 🙌🏽 indeed the future of football is inclusive. Coaches are collectively inspired to keep breaking barriers! #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

In the heart of the Garden Province- KZN, the future of South African football is being meticulously shaped. For Anna Nyman , the @ipsofootballscouting Workshop wasn’t just a course—it was a masterclass in refining the youth development module for the KZN academy structures. 📚⚽️ #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

In the world of elite football, results are the objective, but the methodology is the soul. The recent overview by Coach Dokkies Schmidt from Namibia confirms what the continent is now witnessing: the @ipsofootballscouting Workshop has set a new regional benchmark for technical excellence. 🇳🇦✅ #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

In the world of scouting, you only find what you are trained to look for. For Coach Sifiso from Eswatini, the journey of “never-ending learning” recently reached a new peak. By engaging with the standards set during the @ipsofootballscouting Workshop. #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

A teacher who never stops being a student.📖⚽️ Coach Raymond Innocent Mdaka is proving that the secret to staying relevant in the ever-evolving world of football is acknowledging that the classroom never truly closes. Even after 20 years of education and a CAF A Licence, he remains a student of the game, recently sharpening his tactical edge at the #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

Coaches are closing books with sharper eyes, new skills, and a unified vision for the future of the game. #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

Coach Mário Catala: Architect of Angolan Football Development 🇦🇴 With over 14 years as a Senior Coach at the prestigious Academia de Futebol de Angola (AFA), Mário Catala has established himself as a cornerstone of youth development. A CAF ‘B’ Licensed tactician and University Professor of Sports Science, he bridges the gap between academic theory and elite field performance. #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

The Final Whistle on an Elite Workshop. 🏁⚽️ Today concludes a journey of tactical growth and scouting excellence. Coaches walk away with a new blueprint for the game. #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

The Blueprint of a Champion. 🇿🇦🏆 ‘A player’s brain is the most important muscle on the pitch.Today, we dived deep into a masterclass with a true icon: Coach Maude Khumalo. This wasn’t just an interview; it was a tribute to a career built on brilliance and a tactical vision that is as vast as it is deep. Huge praise and appreciation to Coach Maude for opening up her playbook. From her historic accomplishments to her unmatched tactical wisdom, she remains the gold standard for South African football. Thank you for the inspiration and for leading with such incredible intellect. Pure Genius. Tactical Excellence. A true South African Legend. 🙌⚽️ #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #GrowingGautengTogether”

🎓 Certificates Handover & Closing Ceremony We have officially concluded the 3-day CAF/COSAFA Women’s Football Leadership and Administration Workshop! ⚽✨ The final day was filled with inspiration, learning, and celebration as participants received their certificates, recognizing their dedication to advancing women’s football in the region. The closing ceremony highlighted the importance of leadership, collaboration, and the continuous growth of women in football administration. A heartfelt thank you to all participants, facilitators, and organizers who made this workshop a success. Together, we are shaping the future of women’s football in Africa! 💪🌍 #CAFWomensFootball #COSAFA #WomenLeadership #FootballAdministration

Language shouldn’t be a barrier to brilliance. 🗣️⚽Throughout the workshop, we’re leveling the playing field. With Ms Fernandez du Preez and Ms Lilian Folchini bridging the gap, every coach can finally express their true self in their home language. When we speak the same heart-language, the game reaches a new level. Fair ground. Full expression. #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

The verdict is in: Tech identifies talent, but humans find the heart. We asked the experts, and it was unanimous. While AI handles the data, human scouting remains the gold standard for seeing the intangibles that a spreadsheet can’t. Human > AI. 🧠⚽️ … what’s your take? Leave comment below 👇 #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

Meskerem Goshime, Head of Women’s Football at the Confederation of African Football, sharing her reflections on Day 3/3 of the CAF / Council of Southern Africa Football Associations Women’s Leadership and Administration Workshop. A powerful session highlighting the importance of strong leadership, collaboration, and the continued growth of women’s football across the region. ⚽✨ #CAFWomensFootball #COSAFA #WomenLeadershipAndAdministrationWorkshop

Coach Mbuso, all the way from Swaziland 🇸🇿, is proving that the game’s greatest students make the best masters. By focusing on the "Total Football" philosophy of Hendrik Johannes Cruijff, he’s highlighting that technique is about mental speed and precision, not just physical tricks. #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

Johan Cruyff •”the game was a classroom without walls. Whether you’re on the pitch or the touchline, don’t let the wane of learning leave you behind. Evolution is the only way to stay in the game.” #COSAFA #IPSO #FootballScouting #growinggautengtogether

Day 3/3 of the CAF/COSAFA Women’s Football Administrators and Leadership Workshop — and the energy is still high! 💪⚽️ Participants are going all out on the final day, sharing ideas, learning from one another, and making the most of every moment of this empowering experience in women’s football. #CAFWomensFootball #COSAFA #AdministratorsAndLeadershipWorkshop