EN, FR, PR: Angola, Malawi book semi places in men’s U20 at Region 5 Games
Angola and Malawi booked their place in the semifinals of the men’s Under-20 football competition at the Region 5 Games in Windhoek on Tuesday, while Namibia and Botswana are safely through in the women’s tournament.
Angola defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 to finish top of Group A, with their goals scored by Manuel Bernado and Luis Panda.
It was an assured performance from the Angolans, who edge top spot in the pool on goal-difference.
Malawi did likewise with a 2-0 defeat of Namibia to break the hearts of the host nation.
They left it late to score their goals as Lameck Mithi profited from an error from the home goalkeeper, who cleared the ball directly to the midfielder 35 yards from goal and the latter hit a first time shot into the unguarded net.
Deep into injury-time at the end of the game they added a second when Clifford Chisale finished a quick break to seal the win.
Both Malawi and Angola finish with seven points and a +3 goal difference, but Malawi top the table by virtue of goals scored (5 to Angola’s 4).
A finely balanced Group B will conclude on Wednesday, with three teams chasing four places. Zambia and South Africa have four points each, Botswana three and eliminated Eswatini zero.
South Africa take on the latter at 15h00 CAT knowing victory will assure them semifinal place.
Defeat would open the door for Botswana, but only if the latter defeat Zambia at the same time.
A draw would not be enough as they would finish on four points with the South Africans, who would still finish second on the head-to-head rule.
WOMEN’S U20 COMPETITION
Namibia joined already qualified Botswana in the semifinals of the women’s Under-20 competition at the Region 5 Games as the host nation defeated the latter 2-1.
Namibia head Group A and will play the runner-up in Group B in the semifinals, with that pool to be decided on Wednesday.
Botswana take second place in the pool after the defeat and will face Group A winners Zambia in the next round.
Namibia took the lead on 37 minutes through Ontheedite Tokwane as she netted her second goal of the campaign with a shot from a tight angle that crept in at the far post.
The hosts doubled their advantage on 67 minutes as Renalda Angula scrambled the ball home from close range.
Botswana netted a consolation with three minutes remaining through Hope Lesotlo, her third of the tournament to take her joint top of the scorers list with Bwalya Chileshe from Zambia.
Zimbabwe were already eliminated going into their final clash with Malawi, but finished on a hight with a 6-3 victory.
Alicia Chinyoka scored a brace to go with goals for Ntokozo Mpofu, Priviledge Mashanda, Plaxina Bandason and Merian Genti. They go with home with the consolation of third place in Group A.
Malawi were still in it at 3-3 with 15 minutes to go, before Zimbabwe pulled away at the end. Faluna Umali and a brace from Victoria Mkwala were the scorers for Malawi.
Group B will be completed on Wednesday, with Zambia already qualified and facing Eswatini in their final game (12h00 CAT / 10h00 GMT).
But there is a straight shoot-out between South Africa and Angola for the runner-up spot at the same time, with a draw enough to see the South Africans advance.
All Region 5 Games fixtures will be streamed LIVE on COSAFA’s YouTube channel. Matches will also be streamed LIVE around the world on FIFA+, except in the countries of the competing teams.
As per the rights agreement with Region 5 Games organisers, matches will be available to view in full on FIFA+ in those countries 30 minutes after the final whistle.
BOYS COMPETITION
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
Group A
Angola 2 (Bernardo 2’, Panda 37’) Zimbabwe 0
Namibia 0 Malawi 2 (Mithi 18’, Chisale 90’)
WEDNESDAY’S FIXTURES
Group B
UNAM Stadium
Zambia vs Botswana (KO 15h00; 13h00 GMT)
Hage Geingob Stadium
South Africa vs Eswatini (KO 15h00; 13h00 GMT)
GROUP STANDINGS
| GROUP A | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
| Malawi (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Angola (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Namibia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 0 |
| GROUP B | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Zambia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Botswana | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| Eswatini | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
TOURNAMENT STATS
Matches Played: 10
Goals scored: 31
Biggest victory: Zambia 3 Eswatini 0 (Group A, July 7); South Africa 3 Botswana 0 (Group A, July 7)
Most goals in a game: 6 – South Africa 3 Zambia 3 (Group B, July 5)
GOALSCORERS
2 goals – Mwisho Mhango (Malawi), Rashid Naobeb (Namibia), Gabriel Phiri (Zambia)
1 – Manuel Bernado (Angola), Neo Bohloko (South Africa), Kelvin Chipelu (Zambia), Danilson Cundula (Angola), Tadiwa Chakuchichi (Zimbabwe), Clifford Chisale (Malawi), Billy Daka (Zambia), Takudzwa Darkeni (Zimbabwe), Phiwayinkhosi Dube (Eswatini), Irvin Evans (Botswana), Marcelo Faustino (Angola), Suveree Kauzuu (Namibia), Lameck Mithi (Malawi), Bokamoso Mokokosi (South Africa), Njabulo Mzimela (South Africa), Bongani Ndhlovu (Zambia), Molwantwa Ngube (Botswana), Luis Panda (Angola), Omphemetse Sekgoto (South Africa), Mapalo Simute (Zambia), Selwyn Stevens (South Africa), Tumiso Tshotlego (Botswana), Emile Witbooi (South Africa)
Own goal – Garie Chibika (Zimbabwe), Mcheni Kavendji (Namibia)
GIRLS COMPETITION
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
Group A
Namibia 2 (Tokwane 37′, Angula 67′) Botswana 1 (Lesotlo 87′)
Malawi 3 (Umali 36’, Mkwala 61’, 69’) Zimbabwe 6 (Mpofu 9’, Chinyoka 26’, 39’, Mashanda 77’, Bandason 85’, Genti 90’)
WEDNESDAY’S FIXTURES
Group B
UNAM Stadium
South Africa vs Angola (KO 12h00; 10h00 GMT)
Hage Geingob Stadium
Zambia vs Eswatini (KO 12h00; 10h00 GMT)
GROUP STANDINGS
| GROUP A | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
| Namibia (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Botswana (Q) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Malawi | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 |
| GROUP B | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
| Zambia (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Angola | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 3 |
| Eswatini | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
TOURNAMENT STATS
Matches Played: 10
Goals scored: 37
Biggest victory: Zambia 8 Angola 0 (Group B, July 7)
Most goals in a game: 9 – Malawi 3 Zimbabwe 6 (Group A, July 8)
GOALSCORERS
3 goals – Bwalya Chileshe (Zambia), Hope Lesotlo (Botswana)
2 – Plaxina Blandason (Zimbabwe), Alicia Chinyoka (Zimbabwe), Victoria Mbali (Zambia), Victoria Mkwala (Malawi), Saliya Mwanza (Zambia), Ontheedite Tokwane (Namibia), Maria Viera (Angola)
1 – Renalda Angula (Namibia), Glória Araújo (Angola), Eunice Bwalya (Zambia), Sandra Correia (Angola), Sethabile Dlamini (Eswatini), Nozenzo Gama (Eswatini), Merian Genti (Zimbabwe), Lweendo Hanongo (Zambia), Lindelwa Mabuza (South Africa), Priviledge Mashanda (Zimbabwe), Zizipho Mhlahlo (South Africa), Busisiwe Mokoena (South Africa), Ntokozo Mpofu (Zimbabwe), Lombanya Mwewa (Zambia), Amogolang Sebotho (Botswana), Faluna Umali (Malawi), Zangose Zulu (Zambia)
La Namibie et le Botswana passent
Les premiers affrontements des demi-finales des championnats masculins et féminins U20 de la COSAFA, intégrés aux Jeux de la Région 5, qui se déroulent à Windhoek, en Namibie, sont désormais définis. Dans le secteur masculin, le Malawi et l’Angola, premier et deuxième du Groupe A, ont assuré leur qualification et attendent désormais leurs adversaires, qui seront déterminés lors de la dernière journée du Groupe B, où s’affrontent la Zambie, l’Afrique du Sud et le Botswana. Le Malawi rencontrera le deuxième meilleur classé du Groupe B, tandis que l’Angola fera face au vainqueur de ce même groupe, les deux matchs étant programmés pour le vendredi 11 juillet au stade Hage Geingob.
Dans le secteur féminin, l’hôte Namibie, qui a pris la tête du Groupe A après avoir battu le Botswana 2-1 lors de la dernière journée, sait déjà qu’elle affrontera en demi-finale l’équipe qui sortira victorieuse du match entre l’Afrique du Sud et l’Angola, qui s’affrontent demain pour accéder à la phase suivante. La Zambie, leader invaincu du Groupe B, croisera le fer avec le Botswana, deuxième meilleur classé du Groupe A, dans l’autre match des demi-finales.
La dernière journée de la phase de groupes a été décisive pour sceller le destin des sélections. Du côté masculin, l’Angola a validé sa qualification en battant le Zimbabwe 2-0, avec des buts de Manuel et Panda, ce dernier étant élu meilleur joueur du match. Le Malawi, quant à lui, a assuré la première place du groupe en s’imposant également 2-0 contre la Namibie, avec Mithi comme joueur décisif et nommé meilleur joueur de la rencontre. La Namibie, équipe hôte, a terminé troisième avec trois points, tandis que le Zimbabwe n’a pas réussi à marquer de point.
La COSAFA U20 Women’s Championship se déroule actuellement en Namibie, offrant un spectacle captivant du football féminin. Les matchs de mardi ont été marqués par des performances impressionnantes, notamment celle du Zimbabwe, qui a dominé le Malawi avec un score de 6-3. Les buts de Mpofu (9′), Chinyoka (26′, 39′), Mashanda (77′), Bandason (85′) et Genti (90′) ont scellé la victoire, tandis qu’Umali et Mkwala ont inscrit les buts malawites.
Dans l’autre match, la Namibie a triomphé face au Botswana avec un score de 2-1. Les buts de Tokwane (37′) et Angula (67′) ont permis à la Namibie de s’imposer, malgré un but tardif de Lesotlo pour le Botswana (87′). Ces résultats ont permis à la Namibie et au Botswana de se qualifier pour le prochain tour de la compétition.
Le programme du mercredi s’annonce tout aussi passionnant, avec des matchs au sein du Groupe B. L’Afrique du Sud affrontera l’Angola à l’UNAM Stadium, tandis que la Zambie se mesurera à Eswatini au Hage Geingob Stadium. Les attentes sont élevées pour ces rencontres
Definidos cruzamentos das meias-finais do COSAFA sub-20
Estão definidos os primeiros cruzamentos das meias-finais dos campeonatos sub-20 masculinos e femininos da COSAFA, integrados nos Jogos da Região 5, que decorrem em Windhoek, Namíbia. No sector masculino, Malawi e Angola, primeiro e segundo classificados do Grupo A, garantiram o apuramento e aguardam agora pelos seus adversários, que sairão da última jornada do Grupo B, entre Zâmbia, África do Sul e Botswana. O Malawi irá defrontar o segundo melhor classificado do Grupo B, enquanto Angola medirá forças com o vencedor do mesmo grupo, ambos os jogos agendados para sexta-feira, dia 11 de Julho, no Hage Geingob Stadium.
No sector feminino, a anfitriã Namíbia, que saltou para a liderança do Grupo A após vencer o Botswana por 2-1 na última jornada, já sabe que irá enfrentar nas meias-finais a equipa que sair vencedora do embate entre África do Sul e Angola, que amanhã disputam o acesso à fase seguinte. A Zâmbia, líder invicta do Grupo B, cruzar-se-á com o Botswana, segundo melhor classificado do Grupo A, no outro jogo das meias-finais.
A última ronda da fase de grupos foi decisiva para selar o destino das selecções. Nos masculinos, Angola garantiu o apuramento ao vencer o Zimbabwe por 2-0, com golos de Manuel e Panda, este último eleito melhor em campo. Já o Malawi assegurou o primeiro lugar do grupo ao bater a Namíbia também por 2-0, com Mithi a ser decisivo e nomeado melhor jogador da partida. A Namíbia, equipa da casa, ficou pelo caminho, terminando em terceiro com três pontos, enquanto o Zimbabwe não somou qualquer ponto.
No Grupo B masculino, Zâmbia e África do Sul partem em igualdade pontual (4 pontos cada) para a última jornada, com Botswana ainda na corrida (3 pontos), enquanto Eswatini já está afastado. Os resultados desta quarta-feira irão determinar os adversários de Malawi e Angola nas meias-finais.
No quadro feminino, a Namíbia conquistou o Grupo A com sete pontos, após triunfo decisivo sobre o Botswana, que mesmo assim garantiu a segunda posição com seis pontos. O Zimbabwe, apesar da vitória expressiva sobre o Malawi por 6-3, despede-se da competição com quatro pontos. Malawi, com apenas um ponto, fecha a tabela. Do lado do Grupo B, a Zâmbia já confirmou o primeiro lugar, enquanto África do Sul e Angola discutem amanhã quem segue para as meias-finais. Eswatini, sem qualquer ponto, já está eliminada.
A fase de grupos mostrou equilíbrio e emoção, com as equipas apuradas a demonstrarem solidez defensiva e eficácia ofensiva. Com a aproximação das meias-finais, a expectativa é elevada para duelos de alto nível, onde estará em jogo não só o acesso à final, mas também o prestígio do futebol jovem da região austral africana. Todos os olhares estão agora postos nos jogos decisivos desta quarta-feira, que irão fechar o quadro das semi-finais e ditar os próximos embates em Windhoek.