The semifinals of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship will see South Africa face Mozambique and Malawi take on Zambia. Matches are free for spectators and streamed live. Zambia dominated Comoros 7-0 to progress, while Malawi and Mozambique secured their semifinal spots in earlier matches. South Africa has won the championship seven times, making them a key contender, alongside other strong teams seeking to win their first titles.
The 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship has reached the semifinal stage, featuring host nation South Africa facing Mozambique and defending champions Malawi clashing with Zambia in a repeat of last year’s final. The matches are scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha, with free admission for fans available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those unable to attend, the games will be streamed live on Fifa+ for global audiences. Zambia secured their place in the semifinals following a dominant 7-0 victory over a depleted Comoros side during the closing Group C match at Madibaz Stadium. Following an early dismissal of Comoros goalkeeper Nasrine Hadharay, Fridah Mukoma demonstrated outstanding skill, securing a hat-trick, while Ochuba Lubandji contributed two goals, with Regina Chanda and Charity Mubanga adding one each. This emphatic win allowed the Copper Queens to claim the top spot in their group without conceding any goals. Malawi also progressed to the semifinals by winning Group B and will face Zambia, serving as an opportunity for Zambia to avenge their 2-1 defeat in last year’s finals. Meanwhile, despite their exit from the tournament, Comoros managed to finish second in their group, concluding their campaign with three points, ahead of bottom-placed Angola, who suffered defeats in both their matches. Mozambique fortified their semifinal position by topping Group D with a total of four points, thanks to a late equaliser from Cidalia Cuta that secured a draw against Lesotho in their final match, ending 1-1. Although Mozambique had a goal disallowed in the first half, they showcased strong offensive play throughout, but faced challenges from a resilient Lesotho team that saw one player sent off. Among the semifinalists, Mozambique remains the only team yet to secure the championship title, with South Africa holding the record of seven tournament wins, alongside Zambia and Malawi, who each have one title.
The Cosafa Women’s Championship serves as a prominent platform for Southern African nations to showcase their football talent. Held annually, this tournament gathers teams from the region, with varying degrees of success. The 2024 championship has once again highlighted the competitive spirit of women’s football in Southern Africa, providing thrilling matches that unite fans and players alike. With South Africa as a historically dominant force in the tournament, other teams such as Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique aim to garner recognition and success on this prestigious stage. The inclusion of free entry and live streaming facilitates wider engagement from fans and viewers, thereby enhancing the tournament’s visibility.
The semifinals of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship promise to deliver exciting matchups as South Africa takes on Mozambique, and defending champions Malawi meet Zambia. These matches not only provide an opportunity for teams to advance to the finals but also offer a stage for individual players to shine. As the tournament progresses, attention remains on the potential for Zambia to seek redemption against Malawi while Mozambique vies for their first title amid a field of formidable opponents.
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