https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/ With football news, views and analysis from around Southern Africa, The COSAFA Show offers a unique window into what is happening on and off the pitch in the Southern African region. Hosted by Mark Gleeson and Nick Said. Soccer en Fri, 04 May 2018 15:06:20 +0200 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:02:25 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Soccer Laduma no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p298/logo_3585_20250910_203321_1400.jpeg https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/ With football news, views and analysis from around Southern Africa, The COSAFA Show offers a unique window into what is happening on and off the pitch in the Southern African region. Soccer Laduma Podcast episodic Soccer Laduma Podcast soccerladumatv01@gmail.com false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1250777 https://iono.fm/e/1250777 Soccer Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:52:00 +0200 0 0 Tshabalala Wary Of As Far Threat In CAF Women's Champions League Final 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 18:25 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1245483 https://iono.fm/e/1245483
On a similar theme to that, we will hear from Farouk Khan, who is one of the top development coaches in South Africa and has nurtured the career of countless professional players over the years. He tells us the secrets to success and sheds light on his work at his Stars of Africa Academy. Khan has produced several players for Bafana Bafana and into the European market over the years and is highly regarded in local circles for his work in youth development, having been part of SAFA’s technical committee in the past. He shares his views on the critical fundamentals for player development.

We also get the views of Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala as his team jets off to Morocco for the African Women’s Champions League finals, where they are the defending champions. They have been drawn against Bayelsa Queens from Nigeria, Egyptian side Wadi Degla and TP Mazembe from DR Congo. ]]> Soccer Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:40:00 +0200 0 0 The CAF African Schools Championship| COSAFA Qualifier Ready For Kick-Off! 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 36:10 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1233890 https://iono.fm/e/1233890
We speak to Mozambique coach Dario Monteiro, who led his side to the title two years ago and will be back to defend the trophy after no competition was possible last year due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. He gives us a fascinating insight into his team and also speaks about his time with Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League. We also chat with Eswatini coach Mduduzi Nxumalo as he leads the hosts into the competition and seeks a first knockout phase place for his team in 20 years.

Lastly, we get an insight into the COSAFA Beach Soccer Youth Festival that is being held in Durban alongside the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship. ]]> Soccer Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:06:00 +0200 0 0 All Set For TotalEnergies AFCON U20 Egypt 2023|COSAFA Qualifier 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 25:27 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1228063 https://iono.fm/e/1228063
Our second interview for this episode is with Zunaid Mall, who was appointed technical director for the Mauritius Football Association in March 2020 but was dealt a swift blow as the COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to sporting activities on the island. But they are now back in full swing with extensive plans in place to drive football forward in the country. We spoke to him about Mauritius’ return to the regional Under-20 competition after a hiatus, participation in the COSAFA Beach Soccer event, and much more. ]]> Soccer Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:54:00 +0200 0 0 All eyes Turn To Eswatini For Zonal Qualifier 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 21:10 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1219969 https://iono.fm/e/1219969
Natasha Tsichlas has been a pioneer in women’s football for two decades and had a hand in starting the Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies team that has been so dominant in recent times. She is well placed to talk about the future of the game in the region and what is needed to take it to the next level. She shares her views on how women’s football can accelerate its growth in the region. ]]> Soccer Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:17:00 +0200 0 0 Lungu Wants To Add Reginal Crown To Recent Trophy Haul 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 27:03 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1214395 https://iono.fm/e/1214395
Our second guest is Gwen Chipasula, who is the Media and Public Relations Officer for Zambian topflight men’s side NAPSA Stars but has also worked as a COSAFA Media Officer. The third member of our panel is Gaone Pearl Kerileng, a former player with Botswana side Double Action Ladies who is now a journalists in that country.

The trio talk us through their own journey in football, the state of the women’s game in their respective countries and some of the challenges they have faced in a sometimes male-dominated environment. Each is very successful in their own right, but that does not mean there hasn’t been obstacles in the path to their success! ]]> Soccer Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:38:00 +0200 0 0 Panel Discussion On The Growth Of Women's Football 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 34:01 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1208092 https://iono.fm/e/1208092

In this edition of The COSAFA Show we hear from the coaches of both Zambia and Namibia to get their reflections on the decider, as well as South Africa tactician Helman Mkhalele after his youthful side collected the Plate competition.There is also a fascinating discussion with former Al Ahly assistant coach Cavin Johnson on his role as part of the Technical Study Group at the competition, whose job it is to analyse the tactics and trends among the teams.
Johnson reveals their findings and give some wonderful insight into the latest developments in the game in the region. It is not to be missed!

We also hear the view of COSAFA Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya on how tournaments are moving away from the strict COVID-19 protocols and what this means for all stakeholders.
Former Bafana Bafana international Mark Fish explains all about his project Fast Footie which is aimed at giving young players a fun and exhilarating entrance to the game. It is also an interview not to be missed!

And finally, we hear from participants and convenor Ashford Mamelodi at a COSAFA administration workshop that was held in Durban to upskill local budding administrators in the KwaZulu-Natal province, one of COSAFA’s many legacy programs at each tournament. ]]> Soccer Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:48:00 +0200 0 0 Coaches Views, Tactical Trends And The Fastest Football Around 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 36:42 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1200670 https://iono.fm/e/1200670 He has already overseen the careers of some of Africa’s leading match officials, including the man of the moment Victor Gomes.
But with a number set to retire this year, who he names on The COSAFA Show, there is the need to push on and bring through a new group. “We have been ranked number one in Africa as a zone in terms of the development of referees,” Tangawarima says. “You can see on the ground that, for example, the [2021] Afcon final was taken by COSAFA referees, as was the finals of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup this season. “All of these were officiated by COSAFA referees. This is the first time it has happened, so we can see the results of our development plan that has been laid down for some years now. “COSAFA is the only zone in Africa that is taking two ‘trios’ of match officials to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Out of the 16 match officials going to the World Cup from the continent, COSAFA is providing six. That is an amazing compliment to us.”

Also in this episode we hear what Durban has in store for the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA CUP 2022 and get the thoughts of Zambia goalkeeper Hazel Nali ahead of the start of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Saturday. ]]> Soccer Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:51:00 +0200 0 0 Which Referees Are Set For Retirement This Year? 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 28:26 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1194608 https://iono.fm/e/1194608
Dr. Fikile Ndlovu, who is acting Head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts & Culture, reveals why they are delighted to see the tournament return to Durban after they last staged the event in 2019.
And Brilliant Khuzwayo, who is a former goalkeeper for Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana, but saw his career cut short by injury, has his say. He has become involved in football development and will be an ambassador for the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup this year. 


Finally, we have an in-depth interview with Seychelles Football Federation President Elvis Chetty on how that organisation is emerging from the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and just what the future holds in the island nation. ]]> Soccer Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:28:00 +0200 0 0 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup Brings Excitement To Kwazulu-Natal 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 26:43 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1190016 https://iono.fm/e/1190016 Nyamilandu admits the hard part is now to replicate that but believes the side are on a new upward trajectory as they host Ethiopia in Sunday’s opener for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
“We needed to showcase how good Malawi is. All those years we were misfiring, but it is great that the Flames brought some good news for Malawi,” Nyamilandu told The COSAFA Show.


“The performance [in Cameroon] was exceptional, beyond the expectations of a lot of people, and we take pride in what we achieved. It was something historical. We are still enjoying the moment and I hope it will last a long time. 
“Our plan is to start from where we left off. We were on a high and we want to capitalise on that momentum as a springboard. The boys have a lot of confidence that they can excel. We are taking matches very seriously because we want to go to the finals in Ivory Coast.
“There is an expectation from Malawians that we will qualify. We need to make a big statement.”


Also in this episode, we speak to Botswana Football Association President Maclean Letshwiti about The Mares’ maiden appearance at the 2022 CAF Women’s Cup of Nations finals in Morocco next month, and the joint bid with Namibia to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
 Finally, we hear from Eswatini Football Association President Peter Simalane about developments in that country. ]]> Soccer Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:05:00 +0200 0 0 Malawi's Flames Ready To Meet Raised Expectations 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 29:03 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1184627 https://iono.fm/e/1184627
One idea is to have each of the seven members of the COSAFA Executive Committee assist two countries. To help them, maybe they visit the countries two or three times a year to meet the federation to know things are going and what assistance they need. “If there are some conflicts, COSAFA can be the first one to go and fix the problem. Before CAF or FIFA. For that, we have to come next to our members.”

Also in this episode we speak to newly-elected COSAFA Vice-President Said Ali Said Athouman on his vision and how he, as his country’s federation president, has masterminded the incredible growth of the Comoros national team in recent years. ]]> Soccer Wed, 18 May 2022 11:46:00 +0200 0 0 New COSAFA President Promises Closer Co-Operation Among Members 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 38:45 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1178219 https://iono.fm/e/1178219
“It’s a tough one, there is no easy group [in the qualifiers],” Mpote says. “You are playing big boys now. You need to prepare well and play those games. We are expecting to work hard and win some matches. 
“We always think about the advantage of other countries, whereby they have players who are playing in the European leagues, and you have boys who are not in those leagues.
“But at least we know the boys are playing week in, week out [in the local league]. We are looking forward to those games.”


Mpote, who led Botswana to the 2019 COSAFA Cup final, where they lost to Zambia, says he would like to introduce some new players into the squad during the campaign.
“You have to mix [the squad], because we are looking at 2023 and beyond. You have players from the Under-23s, and then the tried and tested boys. If you mix, and you know you have at least two players in each position, young and senior, you will make it.
“The Under-23s will know what we are up against when we play these CAF games. Many of the boys admire the players in Europe, but once you play with them [you learn the level] and find a way to compete with them.”


Also in this episode of The COSAFA Show, we hear from Petro Atletico coach Alexandre Santos on how they defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League, and the co-coach of Orlando Pirates Mandla Ncikazi on their progress in the CAF Confederation Cup. ]]> Soccer Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:45:00 +0200 0 0 'You Are Playing Big Boys Now' - Botswana Coach Mpote 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 22:42 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1176503 https://iono.fm/e/1176503
“But we believe in him and every single player we choose. We think that by working hard and being organised, we have a chance. “You rely on selecting players on merit and on form, and when these players are not playing regularly, it is a difficult task. But at the end of the day, we must make do with the best players we have on hand.
“At [the 2021] AFCON, we were the team with the most players playing in the local league – 14 out of 28. That will likely not change this time either.”

Also on this episode of The COSAFA Show, we get draw reaction from Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, while COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes gives an update on the latest tournament calendar for 2022. ]]> Soccer Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:59:00 +0200 0 0 Malawi Coach Believes Teams Can Achieve Back-To-Back Qualifications 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 25:06 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1170716 https://iono.fm/e/1170716 We also get the view of Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi as they attempt to make CAF Champions League history this weekend. ]]> Soccer Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:39:00 +0200 0 0 There Is One African Team That Can Win The World Cup - Oliseh 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 27:51 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1165851 https://iono.fm/e/1165851 Soccer Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:52:00 +0200 0 0 Asanovic Ready To Take Zambia To The Next Level 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 21:23 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1159920 https://iono.fm/e/1159920 “For us, it is a wonderful opportunity because we believe there is huge talent in Southern Africa – not only with players but also coaches,” Casal says. 
“We believe they have interest in the methodology and how they can go one step further, and the good thing is that in this coaching series with COSAFA, we were analysing what we did in the past.
Vazquez and Casal discuss a whole range of issues on this episode of The COSAFA Show, including what makes Spain such a successful footballing country.
We also hear from the coaches of Zambia and South Africa Womens teams. ]]> Soccer Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:18:00 +0200 0 0 'Talent Is Everywhere' - LaLiga Coaches Spread Knowledge In Southern Africa 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 27:23 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1154064 https://iono.fm/e/1154064 “Gomes is a very intelligent referee and he listens. He did everything that he was advised to do on this big stage and he is very mature. He is a very good man-manager. He manages the players very well and has a sense of responsibility. That has helped him a lot. “The three match officials who were officiating, they are all products of our Under-17 competition. They have been through our age-group tournaments and now onto the world.” Also on this episode of The COSAFA Show, we hear from Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi ahead of their CAF Champions League pool stage opener against Al-Hilal on Friday, and Teko Modise tells us about the documentary on his career, DONA.
Finally, we also get the views from club bosses in the Zambian Super League as they look to de-link from the country’s football association. ]]> Soccer Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:06:00 +0200 0 0 TANGAWARIMA REVEALS ALL ON “INTELLIGENT REFEREE” VICTOR GOMES 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 22:38 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1150418 https://iono.fm/e/1150418

Also on this edition of the podcast, we get the views of respected French journalist Frank Simon on how the COSAFA nations fared in Cameroon, and hear an inspirational speech from Football Association of Malawi President Walter Nyamilandu. ]]> Soccer Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:01:00 +0200 0 0 Mhango Good Enough For Top European Leagues 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 24:35 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1144724 https://iono.fm/e/1144724 The last year was a tumultuous one with the COVID-19 pandemic, but COSAFA still managed to host six tournaments, giving junior and senior players a precious taste of international football. It was not without its challenges, and as Destombes explains there was the hope that there
would be more events, but for a variety of reasons, it was not possible.
There is one brand new competition proposed for 2022 that will add an extra dimension to the COSAFA calendar and open up yet more opportunities for players from the region. That was also the case with the inaugural COSAFA Women’s Champions League and the return of the beach soccer event last year. Destombes runs through the proposed calendar for 2022, and where and when the events are penciled to take place, including the flagship COSAFA Cup. She also shares her experiences so far of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon as part of the Confederation of African Football’s delegation. ]]> Soccer Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:32:00 +0200 0 0 COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes Outlines Plans For 2022 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 26:09 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1136074 https://iono.fm/e/1136074 Infantino went through a range of topics, but one of the main points he wanted to get across was the benefit of hosting a FIFA World Cup every two years, or in the case of junior competitions, every year.
He believes it will provide an opportunity to players and for African countries especially, be a platform to drive improvements in their football. “Those who don’t qualify [for Qatar 2022] will have to wait another four years for the chance to play at the World Cup,” Infantino said. “We need to give more opportunities to all the teams to play against each other. “Whether it be the World Cup, or in another way, we have to study all of those. We need to offer more opportunities and chances for world football, for African football to shine on the
world stage. “This is valid for men’s and women’s football, as well as youth football, which is also part of the reform process. We really believe we need to have youth competitions every year and
not every two years. “Because with competitions every two years, if you are not born in the right month of the right year, you may have no opportunities to compete.” Infantino also spoke about the African Super League among various other topics. On this episode of The COSAFA Show, we also speak to former Bafana Bafana international
Mark Fish to find out what he is up, while we track down ex-Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Matty Pattison to hear his story and what his future plans are. ]]> Soccer Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:09:00 +0200 0 0 Infantino Says Bi-Annual World Cup Will Be Good For Africa 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 22:53 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1128236 https://iono.fm/e/1128236 Soccer Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:55:00 +0200 0 0 Mulaudzi Confident Of Continental Crown For Sundowns 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 22:57 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1122995 https://iono.fm/e/1122995 Soccer Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:01:00 +0200 0 0 Malawi Coach Confident Of Good Showing At Africa Cup Of Nations 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 24:19 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1113388 https://iono.fm/e/1113388 Soccer Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:03:00 +0200 0 0 Leroy Believes Africa Should Have More Ballon D'Or Nominees 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 20:42 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1107652 https://iono.fm/e/1107652 “There is huge potential in South Sudan, I am convinced of that,” she told The COSAFA Show. “There is the talent, but it is about putting in place the right structures for the national team to grow. “That will take time, we are under no illusions of that, but we have seen progress already in just a few months and it is exciting for the future.” The team is competing at the 2021 COSAFA Women’s Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay and lost their opener 7-0 to Botswana. But Booysen says it is not so much about results at this stage of their development, but more gaining experience for a team that have played just a handful of internationals. “We do not look so much at the results right now, but I was very happy with the fight from my team against Botswana (after being 6-0 down at halftime). “It is about the players working to the plan and showing that they can implement the things we want them too. This will not happen overnight, but in the years ahead.” ]]> Soccer Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:19:00 +0200 0 0 Booysen Buoyant About Future Of South Sudan 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 31:06 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1101758 https://iono.fm/e/1101758 “Africa has good football and good players, and I feel like sometimes Europe underrates African football,” Beaumelle says on The COSAFA Show. “I would like to pass a message to FIFA to say we don’t respect African football, when out of 54 federations in Africa, only five can qualify for the World Cup. It is not even 10%.“How can we represent the continent when you don’t have one team in each group [at the finals]. When you look at Europe, I think they have 13 teams in the group stages. Sometimes you have two teams from Europe in one group at the World Cup.“We have 32 teams [at Qatar 2022] and we have eight groups, but only five [African teams], meaning we are missing a minimum three teams.” No African team has reached the semifinals and it was a poor showing from the five representatives in 2018, who each went out in the first round. But Beaumelle says this will continue while African teams have limited exposure to the global showpiece competition.“To go to the semifinals, you have to get experience. If you put more teams into the competition, more will get out of the first round,” he says.“If you look at the last World Cup [Russia 2018], we were Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Nigeria and Senegal. That meant Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa, they stayed home. And I think such teams deserve to go to every World Cup. ]]> Soccer Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:20:00 +0200 0 0 Africa Deserves More World Cup Representation - Beaumell 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 23:42 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1095217 https://iono.fm/e/1095217 It comes as Broos starts his tenure with a completely new team from that which failed to reach the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, with a number of young and inexperienced players that it is hoped will be peaking in their careers around the time of the 2026 World Cup.
SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan explains the organization’s vision in the latest episode of the COSAFA Show, and exactly why they brought Broos on board.
“I think we have hope again,” he said. “This is a new beginning, we have a new coach, new assistant coach, new technical staff, new medical staff, new goalkeeper coach. And young players, you look at their faces, some are still babies that have been thrown into international football.
“So it's a fresh start, a new vision, new path, new direction. And the first match against Zimbabwe, in Harare on an uneven pitch, is going to be a huge test for this team. And if they can get positive results, I think we are on the way of the renewal of Bafana.
"We've tried to qualify for the World Cup and AFCON with '30 something' players and we didn't make it. And therefore, when we called Broos, it was because he was previously the coach of Cameroon and when he started, he had to also bring an end to all of those great players there who were over their 30s.
"Nobody gave that team a chance, in Cameroon or outside of it. And he brought those young boys and they won the [2017] AFCON.
“And suddenly there was a new generation of players. This is what we said to him. His contract is until 2026, which means it's to the next World Cup. And so what we will demand from him is qualification for the next AFCON [in 2023] and the next World Cup [in 2026].” ]]> Soccer Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:49:00 +0200 0 0 SAFA Explains Bafana Coach's Mandate 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 22:25 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1088881 https://iono.fm/e/1088881 Starting next week, Durban will host the 2021 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier to kick-off the partnership.

But all eyes will be on the DStv Premiership this weekend as Sundowns open the defence of their title at home to AmaZulu on Friday. Mngqithi knows it will be a long season for them, as they battle on the domestic front as well as the CAF Champions League. Finding the right number for the squad is tricky, especially with COVID-19 still a factor.
“We are in a very unfortunate situation because we happen to play more matches than any other team in the league, but one big issue is how to manage the squad,” Mngqithi says on The COSAFA Show. “Last season we had a rife COVID-19 situation that forced us to play almost every member of the squad [at some stage in the season], but this season we think the situation is getting better, based on the tests we are doing over time. “It is not always proper to have a big squad, you have maybe 8-10 players on the outside when we are doing our tactical work and you have to try and bring everybody to give them all a chance. “But as coaches, with what is happening at the moment, we are around 30-32 players that we have within the team and the possibility of settling on that number. But with COVID-19 hovering about you, we don’t know if that is the right number.” ]]> Soccer Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:43:00 +0200 0 0 Durban In The Spotlight For COSAFA As Sundowns Plot Season Ahead 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 23:07 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1079763 https://iono.fm/e/1079763
Zambian side Green Buffaloes are the seeds in the three-team Group B and have been drawn alongside Black Rhinos Queens of Zimbabwe and TURA Magic from Namibia. The top two teams in each pool advance to the semifinals.
But aside from the action on the pitch, COSAFA has also been raising the bar by introducing club licensing that means teams have to meet a minimum standard. It forced Mozambican club Costa do Sol to have to pull out.
“Quite a few of the participants here are the ladies’ section of the men’s teams, so the club as a whole will have knowledge of the club licensing regulations,” COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes told The COSAFA Show.
“Being a first time for women’s clubs, the regulations have been lowered because we do have to give ladies stand-alone teams time to get themselves there.”
Destombes says the regulations have been approved by the Confederation of African Football to raise the standards of the women’s game.
“Every club should have access to their own stadium, not necessarily to own it, but have access for training and matches.
“This year CAF have been very lenient with the coaching licenses to give an opportunity for the clubs to catch up, so the head coach this year must have a CAF A, B or C license. By next year that will change. 
“The assistant coaches this year have no requirements, but that will also change next year. So it is forcing clubs who have ladies’ sections to get their house in order across the sporting, technical and administrative criteria. It is good, it protects the stature of the competition.”
 ]]> Soccer Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:09:00 +0200 0 0 COSAFA Women's Champions League Raises The Standards Among Clubs 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 24:01 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1073487 https://iono.fm/e/1073487 Soccer Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:47:00 +0200 0 0 COSAFA CUP AND CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL BRING PLENTY OF EXCITEMENT 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 26:47 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1067796 https://iono.fm/e/1067796 "A guest should be hungry when they come to your place and we are definitely hungry," Diatta tells The COSAFA Show. "We like these kinds of situations, being invited and then to go and take the trophy. We are not coming as tourists, we are coming to fight and play.
"We want to show that no matter the players we bring, we will show the image of Senegal. And in Senegal, talent is not a question, we have so many talented players (in the local league).
"You could bring even four teams to South Africa and each would represent the country (well) in that tournament. We are going as a hungry team to show people we can do something good.
"We are going to play good football and fight to take the trophy."
In this episode of The COSAFA Show, we also chat to Dr Thulani Ngwenya, who is head of the medical department at the South African Football Association and a driving force in implementing world-class ‘return to play’ COVID-19 regulations for tournaments.
He explains how a competition like the COSAFA Cup can safely be staged during the third wave of infections South Africa is experiencing.
We also hear from Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Luxolo Namette as he shares his thoughts on the competition and what it means for the Friendly City to host major sporting events such as this one. ]]> Soccer Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 SENEGAL ARE READY TO FIGHT FOR THE COSAFA CUP TROPHY 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 29:41 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1057419 https://iono.fm/e/1057419 On this episode we also hear from the technical teams of Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique and Malawi as they share their thoughts on the draw. Hosts South Africa also have an intriguing group that includes neighbours Lesotho, Botswana and Eswatini. ]]> Soccer Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:03:00 +0200 0 0 Coaches React To 2021 COSAFA Cup Draw! 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 35:40 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1046421 https://iono.fm/e/1046421 “Naturally, because of that process you start developing the technical elements and skills to deal with that. The ‘problem’, which we say in a positive way, that kids have playing Futsal is the lack of space and time.
“It starts in their heads, because they have to perceive the situation and the environment. Then it goes to the leg because they need to solve that problem. It is a combination of the decision-making process in a Futsal game, that transfers to the skills they will develop. 
“They will then transfer that to [association] football on the grass. So it is a combination of factors that is interesting. We develop the technical aspects of the player because ultimately they need to solve a tactical problem. It is beautiful because you can see the kids thinking.”
Also on this episode we speak to South African junior international Rowan Human, who has just completed an excellent season on loan at Israeli second-tier side Beitar Tel Aviv. ]]> Soccer Fri, 28 May 2021 09:20:00 +0200 0 0 FUTSAL TO THE FORE! BRAZILIAN BRILLIANCE SHEDS LIGHT ON THE SPORT 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 27:14 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1039552 https://iono.fm/e/1039552 interesting things to say in his first meeting with the media this week.
The experienced Belgian tactician has been tasked with rebuilding the Bafana Bafana brand
after their failure to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
He has cautioned that patience will be needed, and seemed to suggest it was unlikely the
side would qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but that if the team did not reach the
2023 and 2025 Nations Cups, and the 2026 World Cup, then the media “can kill me”.
He also introduced his new assistant coach, the Macedonian Cedo Janevski, who is currently
working with Olympiakos Nicosia in Cyprus but will link up with the side next week.
“He played for Club Brugge in Belgium‚ is married to a Belgian‚ so he’s Belgian. He talks
English‚ French and Dutch‚ so there will be no problem with languages,” Broos revealed.
“There will be no problem with experience. He was the coach of Brugge I think nearly 20
years ago‚ won the cup with Brugge‚ was a coach in Greece‚ a coach of the national team of
Macedonia. “So I think he’s an experienced coach. And I have to say and be honest he’s a friend of mine‚
so think the working together will be 100%. “I know him a very long time and I’m very happy that the [SAFA technical] committee
agreed that I bring this Belgian coach with me. I think he will arrive by the end of next
week.” You can listen to Broos on this subject and a whole lot more In this week’s episode of The
COSAFA Show, including what his plans for the team are.
We will also chat to new Botswana Football Association CEO Goabaone Taylor, who is the
first woman to fill the position. She has set her sights on improving the fortunes of the organisation and tells us how she will go about doing that. ]]> Soccer Fri, 14 May 2021 09:57:00 +0200 0 0 HUGO BROOS TALKS BAFANA BAFANA AND A WHOLE LOT MORE 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 26:16 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1032427 https://iono.fm/e/1032427 His has been a fascinating journey having been born in Zeerust, and later moving to the Portuguese island of Madeira, where he idolised another local in Cristiano Ronaldo.
He tells The COSAFA Show of the massive impact the Portuguese star has had on the island.
“Coming from Madeira we always watched Cristiano Ronaldo,” Schutte says. “I liked Manchester United a lot because of him, then Real Madrid and now Juventus. I am always studying how he plays and he was like a role-model.
“You don’t realise it until you are on the island, but the best thing that ever happened to Madeira was Cristiano Ronaldo … and for Portugal too. Coming from a small, small island, it is just a great impact that he has had on the local community.
“Everybody talks about him, everybody loves him. All the young kids on the island who want to be football players, they are inspired by Ronaldo. You look at where he came from, what he did [to be successful], how difficult was his life in Madeira, because he did not come from a stable background in terms of money and so on.
“So seeing his career and the great player he had become, it is an inspiration for everyone.”
Schutte is on loan at Spanish LaLiga 2 side Mirandes this season from Portuguese top-flight outfit Rio Ave, and admits it has been a tough campaign with injuries.
“I have had a few injuries, but in the beginning I was doing very, very well,” he says. “I had adapted quickly to the team and was playing 90 minutes every game. Then I had a little injury, then another one and another one. But now I am coming back and much stronger again. ]]> Soccer Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:52:00 +0200 0 0 Portugal-Based Rising Star Hopes To Wear Bafana Jersey 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 34:20 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1025464 https://iono.fm/e/1025464 Soccer Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:02:00 +0200 0 0 Bafana Midfielder Nodada Wishes Ntseki Had More Time 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 29:33 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1015920 https://iono.fm/e/1015920 The 2018 CAF Women’s Footballer of the Year has shown all her incredible skill, blistering pace, and eye for goal, and has been a stand-out performer in one of the toughest leagues in Europe.
“Each match I am more confident and more focused and ready to play. I want to be a team player, that is a side of my game that I have been wanting to grow,” Kgatlana told The COSAFA Show.
“For me, it is not just the goals that I score, but the assists that I get the crucial penalties that I win for the club. I feel I am ticking that aspect of being a team player and getting better.”
Kgatlana has played in the United States, China, and Portugal before joining Eibar, where she is enjoying life on and off the pitch.
“It is a small city, everyone is fanatical about the club because it is the only one here. It is not like Soweto where you have Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Swallows, here there is just one team.
“Everywhere you walk in the city, people in their homes, on school bags for kids, they are flying the flag of Eibar.”
She says she has learnt a lot in her short stay so far in the Primera División, where the standard is very high.
“Spain is more about technique and intelligence. I have been in the US, which is a bit of both, technique and experience. About 80-90% of the girls that play for the US national team play in the NWSL [National Women’s Soccer League] so it makes it one of the strongest leagues in the world.
“Like I said, they are big on technique and video analysis, that kind of thing. ]]> Soccer Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Kgatlana Shines On One Of The Biggest Stages In Women's Football 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 26:51 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1006704 https://iono.fm/e/1006704 South Africa have been placed in the proverbial Group of Death along with defending champions Cameroon, and the west African duo of Senegal and Mali.
Despite the daunting task, coach Vela Khumalo says they will be well-prepared and the contrasting styles with their three opponents could work in their favour.
“This has been our theme, we are well aware of the powerhouse football countries that we are faced with. But we just said to ourselves that we can create history and we are looking forward to this group,” Khumalo tells The COSAFA Show.
“It is a plus to say they are big [in stature], we are a little bit smaller. It means we will use our speed more than anything. For me, that is a plus and what will work for the team.
“Tactically we are superior and we understand what is expected. The boys understand everything and I am happy with where we are at the moment.”
Khumalo adds they have kept the bulk of the squad that helped them to the COSAFA title, but have lost some players to illness.
“We have kept 85% of those boys. Because of some illness, we had to let go four of our players, which are in key positions, but we have substituted them with equally good players as well.”
Also in this episode, the CAF elective congress looms large on Friday, and having heard from the male nominees for the various FIFA Council and CAF Exco seats last time out, we catch up with the two candidates contesting the seat that is open to a women’s representative.
Patricia Rajeriarison from Madagascar and Kanizat Ibrahim from Comoros are hopeful of winning a place on the exco and outline their vision should they be elected. ]]> Soccer Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:54:00 +0200 0 0 South Africa Not Daunted By Group Of Death At Under-17 AFCON 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 23:05 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/1001196 https://iono.fm/e/1001196 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential elections will be held in Morocco on March 12, with South Africa’s Dr Patrice Motsepe among those bidding for the seat.
Infantino admits that the outcome of those elections will be important in determining a pathway for the game in Africa.
“It is clear that elections are always an important milestone for an organisation like CAF,” he tells The COSAFA Show. “Let us not forget that in 2026 Africa will have nine or 10 (dependent on play-off winners) participants at the World Cup. And in 2023, Africa will have four instead of three participants at the Women’s World Cup.
“Before this, a lot of organisation needs to take place, this means that the period from 2021 to 2025 will be a crucial one for African football, because you want to go to these events and play a protagonist’s role, not just go, play and come back after two or three games.

“You want to compete at the highest level and to do that, the organisation needs to be done in a certain way.
“Reforms need to be implemented, everyone is aware of that, and the unity in the continent needs to be found, backing these projects that go from good governance to infrastructure development, to new competitions, and academy development for young players.
“All of these debates are at the heart of the CAF presidential debate and I would wish the whole continent can unite behind these topics and a strong leadership for Africa.”
Motsepe will be unveiling his 10-point plan for his CAF presidential bid on Thursday, but also outlines his views on what he can bring to the position. ]]> Soccer Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:33:00 +0200 0 0 FIFA President Infantino Speaks Of Crucial Period For Africa 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 53:47 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/990615 https://iono.fm/e/990615 Chiefs are seventh in the table and a full 12 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, while Pirates are four points better off but have been hampered by too many draws and a lack of a cutting edge in the opponent’s box.
The Buccaneers have already won both legs of their MTN8 semifinal with Chiefs at the start of the campaign but lost the league meetings between the clubs last season.
One man well placed to talk about derby pressure is Stanton Fredericks, who played for both clubs in an illustrious career that also saw him represent Bafana Bafana.
“If you win the derby, the confidence levels, not only within the team but just going to training (and seeing fans) …” Fredericks told The COSAFA Show.
“You know when you play for Chiefs or Pirates and you lose a game, when you drive into the training field the Monday morning, the security guard won’t give you a welcome, the groundsman looks at you funny. The lady who usually gives you a hug just walks away! It affects the entire team on and off the pitch.
“The confidence that comes from winning the Derby is not just about the bragging rights, it adds to your performance and it will certainly help you going forward.”
Fredericks reveals who he thinks will win on Saturday and why a must listen for both fans of Chiefs and Pirates.
We also hear from Zambia coach Micho Sredojevic ahead of Sunday’s African Nations Championship quarterfinal against Morocco, a tough fixture for the home-based Chipolopolo.
And COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes reveals the organisation’s plans for 2021, including when, and where, the flagship COSAFA Cup senior men’s challenge will be played ]]> Soccer Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Fredericks Reveals His Pick For Soweto Derby Winner 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 24:17 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/982087 https://iono.fm/e/982087 Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe came through the qualifiers to take their place at the finals, which will be played from January 16-February 7, a showcase of the quality of their domestic leagues.
The CHAN competition is open only to players who ply their trade in their domestic leagues and has grown in stature since it was first played in 2009.
All three COSAFA representatives have had to overcome challenges with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic and players testing positive, but have managed to settle on their final 23 man squads.
"We had a slight hitch in terms of some players testing positive for COVID-19 in camp, but they were caught early," Namibia Football Association President Ranga Haikali tells The COSAFA Show.
"Everything is good, we have 33 players in camp, we are certain that those who might not recover fully or might have COVID-19 still in their system will be released by the coach, and we will have a minimum of 15 players. However, we are confident we will send a full squad of 23 players.
"Everything is in full swing, I spoke to the coach (Bobby Samaria) and he is confident that the core of his squad will be going to Cameroon to compete."
Renowned Zambia football journalist Kalumiana Kalumiana also gives his assessment of the Chipolopolo squad that will feature in Cameroon and their chances, while hosts Mark Gleeson and Nick Said preview the tournament and speak of the challenges of assessing who are the leading sides to watch. ]]> Soccer Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:40:00 +0200 0 0 COSAFA Nations Head Off To CHAN Finals In Hope Of VIctory 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 17:21 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/972969 https://iono.fm/e/972969 promising to come back fitter and stronger than ever ahead of a crucial 2021 that includes
the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the start of the 2022 FIFA World
Cup preliminaries.
We have delved into the archives for an interview with the 24-year-old Strasbourg forward,
where he discusses his path in the game and his time with the national team.
Mothiba netted four goals in his first five games for Bafana Bafana, but is stuck on the same
number after 14 caps, though his all-round contribution as a targetman striker should be
recognised.
He admits the early suggestions that he could be the answer to Bafana’s scoring problems
left him uncomfortable.
"That is a difficult question because as a striker ... sometimes there are games where you do
well, score goals and everyone says you are the right one for the national team," Mothiba
said on The COSAFA Show.
"But then sometimes you can go five or six games without scoring a goal and the fans start
saying, 'this one is not a good striker'. I can just go and do my best and if I get the
opportunity to score goals, that is what I will try to do.
"I won't say that I am the answer to the scoring problems of South Africa. The PSL do have a
lot of good strikers, there are good players in the country."
Mothiba also discussed how he made it to France, his early influences and how he managed
to settle into European life so quickly, something that is often a challenge for South African
players.
On this final show of 2020 we also talk to Mozambique Under-20 coach Dario Monteiro,
who led his team to a surprise win at the COSAFA Qualifiers for TOTAL U-20 AFCON,
Mauritania 2021.
He explains how he did it and looks to the future where the side will compete in Mauritania
from February.
We also talk to Zambia international Charles Zulu, who recently swapped Zanaco for Cape
Town City in South Africa’ ]]> Soccer Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:51:00 +0200 0 0 Mothiba Readies For Return From Injury 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 29:53 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/966301 https://iono.fm/e/966301 It is a first Champions league title since 2013 for the Cairo giants, and Mosimane used his know-how to brush aside old foes Wydad Casablanca in the semifinals, as well as repeat his 2016 final victory against Zamalek.
He spoke to the South African Football Journalists Association this week about that triumph and much more, and you can hear a snippet of his thoughts on the latest episode of The COSAFA Show.
“I have been in a whirlpool since I have been here. It has not been easy. Some might say it was easier because the [Egyptian] league was already won with only five games left. But it is not like that, at this level, on this stage, results are very important,” Mosimane says.
“You might say, ‘OK, but the team was already in the semifinals of Champions League’. Yes it was, but for me to get there I had to win all the games that are in between the semifinals. If you lose those games, you know the story, you won’t be here.
“Those games in the [Egyptian] league were pressure games for me, everybody wanted to see if they could trust me, what would I bring to the team, what would I do differently to what had been done because the league was won.
“That is the pressure, to keep winning. I had to start my own journey by winning games. You have start that journey by showing the difference you will make to the team. You can’t come with the same thing that they had.”

On this week’s show there is also a discussing with LaLiga Santander’s Managing Director for South Africa, Marcos Pelegrin about a recent partnership with COSA ]]> Soccer Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:19:00 +0200 0 0 MOSIMANE TALKS OF ‘WHIRLPOOL’ AFTER CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE VICTORY 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 20:05 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/958414 https://iono.fm/e/958414 "I enjoyed playing football, but coaching is a very big job and a very stressful job" Mwase tells The COSAFA Show. "You always have to pick a team to win the game, because in Malawi the people want their team to win all the time and that hasn’t happened in a long time.
"It was a big blessing for me to meet Jomo Sono. He has been like a father to me. I enjoyed playing for his team and he always encouraged me. He helped me to be a good player for the team.
"So it was nice making me a captain in my first year there. It was a great thing." 
Meanwhile, South Africa Under-17 captain Jessica Wade has earned a trip to Spain courtesy of LaLiga next year, where she will get to train with local sides and hopefully take in a league game if COVID-19 allow.
“It’s an incredible opportunity and such a wonderful surprise, I had no idea something like this existed,” Wade says. “To get the message that says you have an opportunity to go to Spain and train with local clubs and learn about their football culture is incredible and such a wonderful opportunity.”
Also on the COSAFA Show, Mark Gleeson talks us through the permutations in the various Africa Cup of Nations qualification pools after the latest round of fixtures. ]]> Soccer Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:52:00 +0200 0 0 Malawi Coach Mwase Grateful to Jomo Sono Boost 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 21:54 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/951311 https://iono.fm/e/951311 That makes their appearance at the 2020 COSAFA Women’s Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay from November 3-14 all the more important, with plenty of fine-tuning for the squad, who are missing just a handful of their first team players due to overseas club commitments.
But back in the fold is star striker Barbra Banda, who netted 18 goals in 13 games in the 2020 Chinese Super League season to finish as top scorer and underline her status as one of Africa’s leading female players.
She got her COSAFA tournament off to a cracking start with a hat-trick against Lesotho in an 8-0 win on Wednesday, as Zambia flexed their muscles and showed their quality.
She reveals all on The COSAFA Show, talking about her season in China, path into football, being back in the Copper Queens squad and, of course, participating in the Olympic Games next year. ]]> Soccer Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:38:00 +0200 0 0 Copper Queens Build Towards Tokyo Olympic 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 52:05 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/947685 https://iono.fm/e/947685
It is very much a new-look squad for coach Desiree Ellis with the unavailability of her overseas-based stars, but with some exciting new talent to keep an eye on, there will be plenty for fans to enjoy.
Ellis has told The COSAFA Show her plans for the tournament in an exclusive interview in which she touches on a wide range of subjects. ]]> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Ellis’ Plan For New-Look Banyana At Cosafa Women’s Championship 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 27:24 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/937267 https://iono.fm/e/937267
But a serious injured picked up while playing for Bafana in a friendly against Brazil in 2014 would not only end his European dream, but also likely cut short his international career.

Khumalo tells The COSAFA Show about his initial struggles in Europe, and how his misfortune against the South Americans would come at a heavy cost. ]]> Soccer Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:27:00 +0200 0 0 Khumalo Reveals Unlucky Break Against Brazil 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 29:25 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/930183 https://iono.fm/e/930183
There has been a great debate in recent times about whether former players should be utilized more by SAFA. Following last weekend’s National Executive Committee meeting, ex-Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe was added to the technical committee, where he is joined by David Nyathi, while Brian Baloyi and Fabian McCarthy have been placed on SAFA's marketing, media and commercial committee.

But Jordaan says it is not enough for players to just expect these roles and they must make sure they have the required skills, revealing his feelings in a special edition of The COSAFA Show on Friday.

Hear more on the COSAFA Show! ]]> Soccer Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:44:00 +0200 0 0 Jordaan To Former Players: Get Qualified 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 30:39 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/922946 https://iono.fm/e/922946 Motebang Sera – 12:17
Elvis Chetty – 18:49
How to stay in touch with COSAFA – 28:29 ]]> Soccer Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 'It's About The Love Of The Game' - Kennedy Mweene 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 28:56 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/915457 https://iono.fm/e/915457
Bafana Bafana are hoping to play two friendly matches in the October FIFA window, with their first competitive fixtures slated for home and away clashes against Sao Tome e Principe in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November.

Those will be the first competitive games played in a year, and with such little domestic football also on the go in the last six months, Ntseki is starved of information when trying to assemble his best squad.

“When we announced our squad to face Sao Tome [for the cancelled matches in March] we had all the information we needed to know what to expect from each player. They were playing regularly for their teams,” Ntseki tells The COSAFA Show.

"Now it is a difficult situation for us because we have not seen much of them. The only ones we have really seen are the locally-based players in the PSL.

"For those overseas, we have a programme that gives us information about our players that are based abroad, which is very much of help to us.

"Most of them will be starting their leagues from August onwards, and this gives us information about their minutes and how they are doing for their clubs.

"But when it comes to the next FIFA week, it will be very difficult. We have obviously been watching players in the PSL, but if we were to select now it would be based on what we have seen following the resumption of football just a few weeks ago.

"We just hope those playing abroad will have enough minutes under their belt to warrant a call-up to the national team.”

You can hear Ntseki go into much more detail about his plans and challenges coming up for Bafana Bafana on The COSAFA Show. ]]> Soccer Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:13:00 +0200 0 0 Ntseki Admits To Challenges In Selecting Bafana Squad 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 31:54 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/907911 https://iono.fm/e/907911
Mosimane recently revealed his plans for the next few years and which players he is looking to replace;

“We are currently preparing the team for the future because of the age of the most important players in the team,” Mosimane says.

“We have lots of guys over 30, and when it is over 30 they are not getting younger. None of their speed is getting better, they are just declining.

“That is the challenge we have at Mamelodi Sundowns. These guys have won so many trophies with me and they are important for the team, but what are you going to do, you can’t work against time.”

Listen to the latest episode to hear which specific players he is talking about and more thoughts on the current state of the team.

Also in this episode of the COSAFA Show, is an interviewed with Red Bull Salzburg star Enock Mwepu. Mwepu is one of the most talked-about young midfielders in Europe at the moment. The Zambian has excellent in the Austrian league as well as the UEFA Champions League, where he twice played against Liverpool last season.

Hear his take on Jurgen Klopp’s side and who’s jersey he sought after the game played at Anfield … it is not who you might think!

Finally, we chat to Football Association of Malawi President Walter Nyamilandu, who is also a member of the all-powerful FIFA Council. He updates us on COVID-19 in his country, as well as FIFA’s plans for the game in another fascinating insight into the world of football.

On The COSAFA Show – Episode 4
* Zambia and Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Enock Mwepu (1:25)
* Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane (12:46)
* Football Association of Malawi President Walter Nyamilandu (23:19) ]]> Soccer Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 How Pitso Plans To Overhaul Mamelodi Sundowns 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 30:29 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/900813 https://iono.fm/e/900813
He remains a stalwart of the Warriors squad some 13 years after making his debut and has had a huge impact on the COSAFA Cup in the past, including a remarkable six goals as Zimbabwe romped to the title in 2017.


He tells The COSAFA Show of his plans for the rest of this season at Stellenbosch FC, with the league set to restart on August 11, as well as his thoughts on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers.


“We have been waiting to play [Bafana Bafana],” Karuru says of the World Cup preliminary games. “We always want to play against South Africa, because when we are here [in the Premier Soccer League] at our clubs, we always talk about it.


“We have missed the Battle of Limpopo! That one is going to be our toughest game because neither team wants to lose. When it comes to Ghana and the other team [Ethiopia], we just have to go there and get a result, then we take them on in the reverse fixture at our home ground.


“But against South Africa, there is no home, no away, with so many guys playing here [in the PSL]. It is going to be a tough one.”


Meanwhile, Lesotho national team head coach Thabo Senong is a year into the job and he updates on progress with Dikwena.


Senong twice led South Africa to the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, but has now turned his hand to senior national team football and improving the football of Lesotho.
 They are a nation that often punch above their weight and he is relishing the challenge.


The Namibia Football Association are going through a turbulent time and recently expelled their Premier League as a member, leading to an overhaul of club football in the country.

NFA President Ranga Haikali updates on the situation there and what plans they have for the next few years. ]]> Soccer Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:19:00 +0200 0 0 ‘Bafana Bafana Is The Big One’ - Karuru 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 29:59 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/893742 https://iono.fm/e/893742
Once called 'My Sergio Ramos' by former City coach Benni McCarthy, Edmilson has been a stalwart of the Mother City side since their formation in the 2016/17 season. Before then he was performing on the international stage, helping Mozambique to the 2015 COSAFA Cup final, where they would ultimately lose to Namibia, but not before he had forged his reputation as a superb operator.

He is still only 25, and while he has been linked with several other top South African clubs in recent times, he reveals his future ambition to The COSAFA Show: “[To play internationally] is the flame that is still burning inside of me. It is going to be a dream come true and you know what, I am still looking forward to it!” he said.

Also on the show, Banyana Banyana coach Des Ellis talks about the formation of a CAF Women’s Champions League and the future of the women's game.

Having picked up two African Women’s Coach of the Year awards in succession, there are few better placed on the continent to talk about the game. With so many Banyana Banyana players having recently moved overseas, there is a lot to look forward to.

To end the show, Mark Gleeson and Nick said interviewed the Botswana Football Association President, Maclean Letshwiti, who says he is confident of re-election to his post next month but admits it is no foregone conclusion. He also details how he has managed to turn around the fortunes of the association in the last four years, and what his plans are if he does win re-election.

On The COSAFA Show
* Mozambique and Cape Town City defender Edmilson Dove (1:32)
* Banyana Banyana coach Des Ellis (9:17)
* Botswana Football Association President Maclean Letshwiti (13:54)
* How to stay connected with COSAFA (23:10) ]]> Soccer Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Dove Reveals His Burning Ambition 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 24:01 The COSAFA Show https://iono.fm/e/885743 https://iono.fm/e/885743
It is a totally different challenge for the Serbian tactician, who is hoping to help Chipolopolo recapture the Africa Cup of Nations title they won in 2012.

He tells The COSAFA Show what is needed for success and the pressure he feels to bring success to a team that has not even qualified for the last two editions of the continental finals.

But with a new generation of players such as the RB Salzburg duo of Patson Daka and Enock Mwepu, Micho is confident he can turn around the fortunes of the side.

“The magnitude of the job is huge, this is a country with unbelievable football potential and an enormous amount of talent,” Sredojevic says. “I feel it on my shoulders, carrying the dreams of millions of Zambians both home and abroad.

“[But] I believe in those players … that are getting the interest of Manchester United [Daka] and Real Madrid [Mwepu], and with players that I am preparing from here that are unknown.
“Let me tell you, power is to find that fish when he is still small, and feed that fish to become the shark!”

Meanwhile, the chairman of newly-crowned Botswana Premier League champions Jwaneng Galaxy, Njabulo Gilika, explains their recipe of success.

Galaxy had finished second in the previous three seasons, but finally claimed the coveted trophy in a season cut short by COVID-19.
He also gives the history of the side and what his plans are to create a dynasty of success.

Finally, COSAFA General Secretary Sue Destombes provides an update on the organisation's plans for the remainder of 2020, which will hopefully include the senior COSAFA Cup competition that was meant to be hosted in Durban in June.

She also reveals a bumper year in 2021 that will include two new competitions, with one the potential for a regional women’s Champions League.

On The COSAFA ]]> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Micho Confident of Zambia Revival 0 0 Soccer Laduma Podcast full 29:59 The COSAFA Show