Cosafa Cup Games: A Comprehensive Guide
The Cosafa Cup, also known as the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations Cup, is an annual international football competition featuring national teams from member associations in Southern Africa.
In this article, we will delve into the history and significance of the Cosafa Cup games.
History of the Cosafa Cup
The Cosafa Cup was first introduced in 1997, with the inaugural tournament held in South Africa. The competition has since grown to include teams from 14 member associations, including Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, and South Africa itself.
Year |
Venue |
Winner |
1997 |
South Africa |
South Africa |
1998 |
Zambia |
Zambia |
1999 |
Mozambique |
Zimbabwe |
2000 |
Namibia |
Namibia |
2001 |
South Africa |
Zambia |
2002 |
Zambia |
Zambia |
2003 |
Mozambique |
Zimbabwe |
2004 |
Namibia |
Namibia |
2005 |
South Africa |
Zambia |
2006 |
Zambia |
Zambia |
2007 |
Mozambique |
Zimbabwe |
2008 |
Namibia |
Namibia |
2009 |
South Africa |
Zambia |
2013 |