The group stage of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2025 habe reached a decisive moment with Group A and Group B set for their final round of fixtures at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium and Seshego Stadium.
With semi-final spots on the line, the current table standings are set up for a dramatic afternoon of football.
Group B: Tight at the Top
Zambia and Zimbabwe are locked on four points each at the summit of Group B, separated only by goal difference. Zambia boast a +3 goal difference, while Zimbabwe sit on +2.
At 12:00, Zimbabwe face Botswana at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, while Zambia take on Eswatini at Seshego Stadium.Both Zambia and Zimbabwe know that victory will guarantee top spot and progression to the semi-finals.
A slip-up, however, could open the door for a dramatic twist depending on results and goal difference.
Botswana and Eswatini, both on one point, will be aiming to finish strongly and potentially disrupt the qualification race.
Group A: Banyana Already Through, Runner-Up Battle Intensifies
In Group A, South Africa have already secured qualification after winning their opening two matches, collecting six points with an impressive goal difference of +4 without conceding.
Banyana Banyana will conclude their group campaign against Lesotho at 15:00 at Seshego Stadium, while Angola meet Malawi simultaneously at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Malawi and Angola are tied on three points each, but Malawi hold a superior goal difference (+5 compared to Angola’s 0).Their match is effectively a winner-takes-all battle for a potential best runner-up spot in the semi-finals.
Lesotho are yet to collect a point, and will be playing for national pride when they face the hosts.
Group C to Conclude on Wednesday
Group C, a three-team group, wraps up on Wednesday, 25 February, when Mozambique face Madagascar at 15:00 at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.Madagascar and Namibia are level on three points, but Madagascar currently lead the group on the head-to-head rule.
Namibia have played all their matches and must now await the outcome of Wednesday’s fixture to determine their fate.
With scenarios delicately balanced across all three groups, we’re in for two days of high-stakes action as Southern Africa’s women’s teams battle for places in the knockout stage.