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MATCH FACTS: Guinea, South Africa in Group C showdown in Kampala
Published: Saturday, 09 August 2025 Guinea and South Africa will meet for the first time at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) when they clash in Group C in Kampala on Monday, adding a new chapter to the tournament's history. South Africa becomes the 15th different opponent for Guinea in CHAN competition, while Guinea is the 9th team South Africa has faced in the tournament. This match also marks Guinea's third encounter against a COSAFA nation, having previously played Zambia twice. For South Africa, it will be their fifth clash against a West African team, with past results showing mixed fortunes, including wins over Ghana and Niger in 2011, a draw with Mali, and a defeat to Nigeria in 2014. Guinea – Key Facts Opened with a 1-0 win against Niger, followed by a 3-0 defeat to co-hosts Uganda. The Uganda loss was their biggest defeat at CHAN. Ended an 8-game unbeaten run in open play at CHAN (W5 D3). First defeat in open play since losing 3-1 to Morocco in the 2018 group stage. Record in third group games: P3 W2 D1 L0, never previously lost. Wins in third group games: 1-0 vs Nigeria (2016) and 1-0 vs Mauritania (2018); drew 2-2 vs Tanzania (2020). A defeat would mean back-to-back group stage losses for only the second time (first was 2018). Failure to win would mark a third instance of going two straight group games without victory (2016, 2018, 2020). Attempted 384 passes against Uganda — their highest at the current finals. Had 2 shots on target vs Uganda; 4 in their opener vs Niger. Involved in 105 duels vs Uganda, winning 51. Mohamed Diabite lost possession 23 times vs Uganda; in both matches, at least one player has lost possession 23 times. Aboubacar Bangoura created 4 chances vs Uganda, the most by a Guinea player in a single game so far. South Africa – Key Facts Came from behind to draw 1-1 with Algeria in their opener. First time failing to win their opening game since 2011 and 2014, when they beat Ghana and Mozambique respectively. Conceded first in a group game for the fifth time at CHAN; avoided defeat for the fourth time (W3 D1 L1). Only group-stage loss after conceding first came in a 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in 2014. Have scored in all seven of their CHAN group games. Conceded in 7 of their 8 CHAN games, including their last six; last clean sheet was a 2-0 win over Niger in 2011. Winless in last three games (D2 L2); last victory was against Mozambique in 2011. Won their first three CHAN games in 2011; since then, one win in five (D2 L2). Record in second group games: P2 W1 D1 L0. Previous second group games: beat Niger 2-0 (2011), drew 1-1 with Mali (2014). Never before failed to win in opening two group games; in 2011 they won both, in 2014 they won and drew. Thabiso Kutumela scored his second CHAN goal in his 8th appearance, netting in the 45th minute from their first shot on target vs Algeria. Had 52.8% possession vs Algeria. Completed 335 passes in their opener with 85.9% accuracy. Ramahlwe Mphahlele led in touches (82), passes attempted (72), and passes completed (69) vs Algeria, with 95.8% accuracy. Goalkeeper Samukelo Xulu made three saves from four shots on target faced vs Algeria.
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18 hours ago
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MATCH FACTS: Zambia, Angola seek first wins at TotalEnergies CAF CHAN, PAMOJA 2024
Published: Saturday, 09 August 2025 Zambia and Angola meet for the first time at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship in this must-win clash at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi on Sunday. This is Zambia's fourth game against fellow COSAFA opposition, having remained unbeaten in their previous three (one win, two draws). Their past results in such matchups include a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in 2016 and draws of 1-1 and 0-0 against Namibia in the 2018 and 2020 editions, all in the group stage. Angola are facing COSAFA opposition for the first time at CHAN. For Zambia, Angola become the 13th different team they have faced in the tournament, while for Angola, Zambia are also their 13th different opponent. Zambia – Key Facts Lost their opening game 3-1 to DR Congo, their first-ever group stage defeat at CHAN, ending a 12-match unbeaten run (six wins, six draws). Failed to start a CHAN finals with a win for the first time, having done so in all four previous participations. First time conceding more than one goal in a CHAN group stage match. Four games without a win at CHAN (two draws, two losses), their longest such run; last win was against Tanzania in their 2020 opener. Lost successive CHAN matches for the first time (quarter-final vs Morocco in 2020 and opener vs DR Congo in 2025). Second group game record: two wins, two draws (wins vs Uganda in 2016 and Côte d'Ivoire in 2018; draws vs Senegal in 2009 and Guinea in 2020). Could lose successive group matches for the first time with a defeat here. Could go winless in their first two games for the first time in CHAN history. Dominated possession vs DR Congo (59.7%) and completed 450 passes with 88.4% accuracy. Kabaso Chongo led all players with 109 touches, completing 83 of 89 passes (93.3% accuracy). Both shots on target vs DR Congo were by Charles Zulu. Angola – Key Facts Lost 2-0 to Morocco in their opener and drew 1-1 with Kenya despite playing over an hour with a numerical advantage. Could go three group matches without a win for the first time in CHAN history. Failed to win in the first two matches for the fourth time (also in 2011, 2016, and 2022). Six games without a win at the finals (four draws, two losses); last win was vs Cameroon in 2018. Third group game record: two wins, one draw, no losses. Never lost a second group game, winning in 2011 (vs Rwanda) and 2016 (vs Ethiopia), and drawing in 2018 (vs Congo). Completed 500 passes against Kenya, with Kinito leading the team (76 passes, 95% accuracy). Registered 25 shots (seven on target) against Kenya but scored only once. Jo Paciencia attempted eight shots vs Kenya, the most by any player in a single game this tournament. Held 70.7% possession in their match against Kenya.
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2 days ago
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MATCH FACTS: Co-hosts Tanzania take on Madagascar in Group B
Co-hosts Tanzania will face Madagascar in a crucial TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 clash in Dar es Salaam on Saturday. Madagascar will face their 6th different team at CHAN, and Tanzania is their first East African opponent. This is Madagascar's first encounter against a CHAN host nation. Tanzania face a COSAFA member for the fourth time, with one win, one draw, and one loss in their previous three games. Previously, Tanzania drew 1-1 with Zambia in 2009, lost 2-0 to Zambia, and won 1-0 against Namibia in their first two group games at the 2020 edition. Madagascar are the 8th different nation Tanzania will face at CHAN and the first island nation they will meet. Madagascar – Key Facts · Drew their opening game against Mauritania 0-0. · Failed to win a group game for the first time, having won both group matches in 2022. · Their previous five CHAN games all produced a winner and goals. · Madagascar have never previously kept successive clean sheets. · Defeat will see them lose a group game at CHAN for the first time. · In their fifth CHAN game (against Mauritania), they kept their third clean sheet. · Their only previous second group game was a 3-0 win over Sudan in the last edition — their biggest win at the finals. · Had just 37% possession against Mauritania, their second-lowest at CHAN (previously 36.5% vs Ghana in 2022). · Made 269 accurate passes against Mauritania, while their opponents made 532. · Managed just one shot on target against Mauritania. Tanzania – Key Facts · Won their first two games, defeating Burkina Faso and Mauritania. · Have always won their second group game at CHAN. · Have never conceded a goal in their second group game, winning all three 1-0. · Extended their unbeaten run at CHAN finals to four games (W3 D1). · This is the first time Tanzania have won successive games at CHAN. · Have lost just one of their last seven CHAN games — a 2-0 loss to Zambia in 2020. · In all eight CHAN games involving Tanzania that produced a winner, the winning team kept a clean sheet. · Kept clean sheets in their first two games for the first time at CHAN. · Two clean sheets is the most Tanzania has kept in a single CHAN edition. · Have never won their third group game at CHAN; previous results were draws: 1-1 vs Zambia (2009) and 2-2 vs Guinea (2020). · Victory in this match will see Tanzania qualify for the knockout rounds at CHAN for the first time. · If they score, it will be their fourth goal of the tournament — their highest in a single edition (previously 2 in 2009 and 3 in 2020). · Attempted 508 passes against Mauritania, completing 410. · Ibrahim Hamad had 108 touches — the most by any player in the game — completed a game-high 81 passes, and won 15 duels. · Tanzania had 11 shots at goal against Mauritania, with three on target. · Shomari Kapombe scored Tanzania's goal against Mauritania, his first goal of the current finals. · All three Tanzanian goals have been scored by different players so far. · Kapombe scored with his only shot on target. · His goal was the latest Tanzania has ever scored in a CHAN match, coming in the 89th minute (previous latest was the 88th minute).
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4 days ago
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CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 – COSAFA Qualifiers: Groups Announced
Published: Wednesday, 06 August 2025 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the group draw for the COSAFA zone qualifiers of the TotalEnergies CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026. The tournament will take place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 11 to 20 September 2025. Group B has been labelled the group of death, featuring regional powerhouses Zambia and South Africa, as well as Madagascar and Malawi. Only the top team from each group and the best second-placed side will advance to the semi-finals. Group A is headlined by hosts Zimbabwe, who are the seeded nation in a pool that also includes Mozambique, Comoros, and Eswatini. Group C brings together 2024 finalists Angola, along with Botswana, Mauritius, and Lesotho. In the previous edition, the top three teams qualified for the final tournament of the TotalEnergies CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations. That event also serves as the African qualifier for the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup, which now features 48 teams, with 10 slots allocated to African nations. Group Line-ups – COSAFA U17 Qualifiers 2025 Group A: Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Comoros, Eswatini Group B: Zambia, South Africa, Madagascar, Malawi Group C: Angola, Botswana, Mauritius, Lesotho
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4 days ago
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CAF Women's Champions League – COSAFA Qualifiers: Draw Revealed
Published: Wednesday, 06 August 2025 The draw for the COSAFA zone qualifiers of the 2025 CAF Women's Champions League has been completed. The tournament will take place from 22 to 31 August 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Group A features South African giants and two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns, alongside Ntopwa FC (Malawi), Beauties FC (Namibia), and Zesco Ndola Girls (Zambia). This will be the first appearance at this stage of the competition for both Beauties FC and Zesco Ndola Girls. Group B brings together last year's qualifying finalists Gaborone United Ladies FC (Botswana), Young Buffaloes (Eswatini), and Kick4Life (Lesotho). Group C is headlined by seeded team Herentals Queens (Zimbabwe), who will face CD Costa do Sol (Mozambique) and Olympic de Moroni (Comoros). Competition Format The group winners from each pool will advance to the semi-finals, joined by the best runner-up. In Group A, which has four teams, results against the fourth-placed side will not count when determining the best second-placed team. Mamelodi Sundowns have a strong history in the competition, having won the CAF Women's Champions League titles in 2021 and 2023. They've featured in every final tournament to date. In 2022, they lost in the COSAFA final on penalties to Green Buffaloes (Zambia) but still qualified for the continental finals as defending champions. In 2024, they did not participate in the qualifiers, with University of the Western Cape (South Africa) winning the regional tournament. COSAFA Qualifiers – Group Line-ups for 2025 Group A Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) Ntopwa FC (Malawi) Beauties FC (Namibia) Zesco Ndola Girls (Zambia) Group B Gaborone United Ladies FC (Botswana) Young Buffaloes (Eswatini) Kick4Life (Lesotho) Group C Herentals Queens (Zimbabwe) CD Costa do Sol (Mozambique) Olympic de Moroni (Comoros)
