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The much-anticipated 2022 COSAFA Cup to be staged in Durban next month has dished up an exciting draw for phase 1 . Group A features Angola ,Botswana ,Comoros and Seychelles . Group B features Lesotho , Malawi , Mauritius and Eswatini .

The tournament, which runs from July 5-17, will have the group winners facing the 6 sided nations in the quarterfinals. The winners of group A will face Zambia in the quarterfinal with group B winners playing 2021 silver medalist Senegal. Other quaterfinal fixtures include South Afica vs Mozambique
Madagascar vs Namibia .

The regional championship will be contested for the 21st time having made its debut in 1997 and will this year feature 13 of the 14 COSAFA nations will go at it to chase the tittle of 2022 Cosafa champions

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Setlhoko Appointed as FIFAย  Womenโ€™s Football Development Expert

FIFA has announced the appointment of Ms. Tsholofelo Setlhoko as a FIFA Womenโ€™s Football Development Expert, joining a global network of qualified professionals dedicated to the growth and development of womenโ€™s football worldwide. This prestigious appointment recognizes Ms. Setlhokoโ€™s exceptional contributions to the sport and her commitment to advancing womenโ€™s football across Botswana and beyond.

Launched in 2020, the FIFA Womenโ€™s Football Development Programmes have been instrumental in strengthening womenโ€™s football through targeted support for Member Associations. With the recent relaunch of the programme in December 2024, FIFA aims to expand its impact across all 211 Member Associations, offering tailored assistance that reflects the unique contexts and needs of each nation.

In her role as a FIFA Womenโ€™s Football Development Expert, Ms. Setlhoko will leverage her vast experience in football administration, strategic planning, and grassroots development to support Member Associations in implementing sustainable growth strategies. Her leadership within the Botswana Football Association (BFA), particularly in spearheading initiatives for womenโ€™s football, has set a benchmark for development and community engagement.

โ€œI am deeply honored to be appointed as a FIFA Womenโ€™s Football Development Expert. This is not only a personal achievement but a victory for womenโ€™s football in Botswana. I look forward to sharing best practices and supporting the growth of womenโ€™s football in other Member Associations,โ€ said Ms. Setlhoko.

The President of the Botswana Football Association, Mr. Tariq Babitseng, also expressed his pride in Ms. Setlhokoโ€™s achievement, stating, โ€œTsholofeloโ€™s appointment is a testament to her dedication and hard work. Her expertise and passion for womenโ€™s football are unmatched, and we are confident that she will make a substantial impact globally.โ€

Ms. Setlhokoโ€™s appointment marks a significant step forward in the representation of African women in global football development. As she embarks on this journey, she remains committed to championing womenโ€™s football and inspiring the next generation of female athletes and administrators.

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