Pro Philani looks back at the past weekend’s local football as Zambia claim the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup, Banyana qualifies for the World Cup and more!
Chipolopolo claim Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup 2022 crown
Zambia defeated Namibia 1-0 after extra time to clinch their 6th title of the COSAFA Cup at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
It was Albert Kangwanda’s goal which broke the hearts of Namibians in the second half of extra-time. Zambia had dominated the se ond half of the 90 but couldn’t break the gallant defense of the Warriors.
The two sides needed extra-time to separate them as none of the two wanted to lose. Zambia launched several attacks to break the Namibians until that moment which allowed them the goal.
congratulations to Zambia after beating Namibia 1-0 in extra time and crowned Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup 2022 champions for the 6th time. #COSAFACup2022 #ActiveandwinningKZN#keepingartsalive pic.twitter.com/nUWVVYwWiV
— MEC Hlengiwe Mavimbela (@MecMavimbela) July 17, 2022
The Zambians came into this tournament with a depleted squad as some of the players were still in fringes from club football perspective.
Namibia had their own issues, only 5 players in the COSAFA squad were playing competitively in Botswana Premier League, the rest are not active as there has been no professional football in the desert country for two years now.
Guests, Senegal, claimed third spot having defeated Mozambique 4-2 on penalties after the match had ended 1-1. In an earlier fixture, hosts South Africa defeated Botswana 2-1 to claim plate final and finish the tournament 5th.
Congratulations to the Chipolopolo Boys for winning the 2022 COSAFA Cup. #BB11 pic.twitter.com/CHtgk7WV5l
— Barbra Banda (@BarbraBanda11) July 17, 2022
HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA CUP AWARDS:
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Edward Maiva [Namibia].
Fair Play Award: Botswana National Team.
Banyana Banyana in AWCON Semi's
Banyana Banyana defeated North Africans Tunisia 1-0 to advance to the semi-final of the AWCON held in Morocco.
Jermaine Seoposenwe formerly with Braga SC in Portugal scored the solitary goal in the first half.
🎥 ICYMI 🎥
— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) July 14, 2022
Jermaine Seoposenwe's goal that gave @Banyana_Banyana the lead going into half-time.#TeamSouthAfrica 1️⃣➖0️⃣ #TeamTunisia#SABCSportFootball #WAFCON2022 pic.twitter.com/o96HZ8Icn4
For Banyana, it was the missed chances that stole the headlines than the overall play of the team.
Diminutive midfield Noxolo Cesane was the crowd favorite as she dazzled with the ball with the fans cheering her every move but it was the finishing that let her actions down.
Coach Desiree Ellis lamented the missed opportunities but hoped players would learn from this experience and do better when her SA team meet neighbors, Zambia, in the semi-final on Monday evening.
Some smiles at our training session this evening at Stade El Bachir, Mohammédia 😅#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 #LiveTheImpossible pic.twitter.com/77UgRTTyCP
— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) July 17, 2022
Latest Transfers
TS Galaxy have confirmed the arrival of Sibusiso Vilakazi from Mamelodi Sundowns!
🚨 TRANSFER UPDATE 🚨
— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) July 14, 2022
Sibusiso Vilakazi has joined TS Galaxy from Mamelodi Sundowns.#SABCSportFootball pic.twitter.com/gxtGySkY7F
Siyanda Msani, who was at Tuks last season will be joining Richards Bay on loan from Sundowns.
Following a season on loan at AmaTuks from his parent club Mamelodi Sundowns, Bafana Bafana left-back Siyanda Msani is set for another spell away from Chloorkop.
— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) July 15, 2022
✍🏽 #SABCSport Journalist @superjourno
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Siboniso Conco [Arrows], Tshidiso Monamodi [Royal AM], Brian Hlongwa [Uthongathi], King Ndlovu [Marumo Gallants] all join Maritzburg United.
