COSAFA Women’s Championship 2025 — Key Highlights with Match Scores

Zambia drew 1 -1 with Zimbabwe at Seshego Stadium

The 2025 COSAFA Women’s Championship has delivered a mix of dominant performances, tight races, and high-scoring thrillers across its group stage. With teams pushing for knockout spots, here’s what’s stood out so far — backed by actual match results:

Banyana Banyana’s Strong Start

Hosts South Africa have been clinical in Group A, cruising to consecutive wins with clean sheets:

• South Africa 2-0 Malawi — A composed performance to start the campaign.

• South Africa 2-0 Angola — A well-worked second win that confirmed them as early group leaders.

These results underline a balanced side capable of controlling games from both ends of the pitch.

Goal Fest in Group A

Away from South Africa’s consistency, Group A has seen some emphatic scoring:

• Malawi 8-1 Lesotho — A spectacular attacking display saw Malawi rip through Lesotho’s defence.

• Angola 3-1 Lesotho — Angola bounced back with an early victory in their opener.

These big margins helped shape the early table, keeping goal difference a key factor in the race for second place.

Group B: Hard-Fought Results

Group B has been more balanced, but still delivered decisive wins:

• Zimbabwe 2-0 Eswatini — Zimbabwe asserted control with a solid clean sheet victory.

• Zambia 3-0 Botswana — Defending champions put on an attacking clinic to start their campaign.

• Botswana 1-1 Eswatini — A tight draw where neither side could find the edge.

This mix of results has left Group B finely poised heading into the final round.

Group C Tight at the Top

Group C has also seen closely contested fixtures:

• Namibia 2-0 Mozambique — A composed performance from Namibia keeps them competitive.

• Madagascar vs Namibia and other matches in this group remain influential as teams fight for knockout qualification.

What’s Making This Tournament Special

Tactical Battles, Not Just Big Scores

While some matches (like Malawi’s 8-1 win) have blown the scoreboard up, many contests have been measured affairs where momentum and discipline determined outcomes.

Swings in Standings

With goal difference already playing a big role — and several teams on similar points — every goal matters more than ever in deciding who reaches the semi-finals.

Platform for Rising Stars

Emerging players are making their mark, using the regional stage to push for continental recognition ahead of bigger competitions.