By Ntokozo Magongo
MBABANE – It’s been confirmed, the Council of Southern African Football Association (COSAFA) Cup will be played in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) from June 27 to July 7, 2024, with the draw on Friday at 11am.
The National team, Sihlangu will be part of the teams to compete in the annual tournament under the leadership of Sifiso ‘Nuro’ Ntibane being assisted by Under-20 Coach Mduduzi ‘Sikhalo’ Nxumalo and Under-17 Coach Nsindiso Gama.
Eswatini Football Association (EFA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frederick Mngomezulu announced the dates and venue on Thursday.
“We are happy that COSAFA have finally confirmed the dates and venue for the tournament. The national team will jump into action as soon as possible with the players to start camp on Friday,” he said.
Mngomezulu said now they were waiting for the draw to know their opponents. He said COSAFA was to communicate the logistics as soon as possible.
Some of the countries who are set to play in the tournament include the hosts, South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mozambique, Angola and Namibia among others.
Sihlangu was eliminated in the group stage after losing 1-2 to South Africa in Durban.
