IT’S E50K FOR ALL AFRICA BLACKBALL CHAMPS

MBABANE – Eswatini in lion’s den following yesterday’s COSAFA Senior Challenge draw in Sandton, Johannesburg.

COSAFA stands for the Council of Southern African Football Associations. The association held its 2023 COSAFA Cup draw after their Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held at Sandton Sun Hotel around 4:30pm. The nation’s pride Sihlangu will take on 2021 champions South Africa (SA), last edition’s runners-up Namibia and Botswana in Group A of the annual regional flagship tournament to be played in Durban, SA.

“AAPA (All Africa Pool Association) has officially announced the games along with exciting prizes of up to E250 000. The champions, which we can be, take home E50 000,” ECSA President Muntu Dlamini said.He said they were still pushing ahead with preparations and to their advantage, the AAPA tournament is in the same month as the Hawley Cup, also set for SA from October 16-23. The Blackball Championships start on October 11-15 at MonteCasino, same venue for the Hawley Cup, which also has a E250 000 prize package and open to all nations. The inaugural Hawley Cup is in honour of Peter Hawley for his contribution to Blackball.

The E50 000 champions’ prize is win by men while the same amount is in place for the ladies. There will also be singles with the prizes for men and ladies set at E20 000 for the champions.“Greetings, as the excitement of the championship engulfs us, we must all be reminded of how big an opportunity this is for Africa to stamp its authority in the Blackball world. The poster says 16 countries, so we urge all nations to do what it takes to be a part of this historic event. AAPA is available to assist any nation where possible so do let us know what we can do to help.

“As the Hawley Cup follows after, it will be an opportunity to also meet some of the IPA players. Let’s set the tone for a future we want in our sport for Africa and the world at large. I leave you with the Zambian saying: Zambia (Africa) Ku_Chalo (to the world),” read an AAP statement as shared by ECSA.Meanwhile, all 16 participating countries must have confirmed by June 10, which is deadline day for entries to the Johannesburg bound Africa showpiece.

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