Times Of Swaziland: MOZAMBIQUE, ZAMBIA IN COSAFA U-20 FINALS

MOZAMBIQUE, ZAMBIA IN COSAFA U-20 FINALS
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Nimrod Hlophe on 15/10/2022 07:18:00


LOBAMBA – Neighbours, Mozambique and Zambia, have made it to the TotalEnergies
Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2023.
They made it by reaching the finals of the COSAFA Under-20 Championships as the
two will clash tomorrow in the final scheduled for 3:30pm at Somhlolo National
Stadium. Mozambique beat South Africa 2-1, while Zambia eliminated Angola 3-2
after penalties yesterday at Somhlolo National Stadium.
According to cosafa.com, the duo qualified for the continental finals in Egypt
that will take place early next year, keeping on track for a place in the 2023
FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia. The semifinal losers, South Africa and
Angola will battle for the third sport that boasts a bronze medal tomorrow at
noon at Somhlolo National Stadium.
Entrance for tomorrow’s final two matches at the Somhlolo Stadium will be free
to fans, who can collect their tickets on a first come, first served basis at
any Eswatini Mobile Service centres and Nedbank branches during normal business
hours.
Eliminated
Eswatini was eliminated in the tournament in the group stages. Their two
victories against Botswana and Mauritius were not enough for the Mduduzi
‘Sikhalo’ Nxumalo-led side to reach the knockout stage. The country hosted
12 countries who all played in the tournament sponsored by Inyatsi Construction
to the tune of E2 million and Nedbank who sponsored E100 000.