Mozambique will host three important football competitions. COSAFA In 2024, the country will stand out as one of the main hosts of regional youth tournaments on the continent. COSAFA Under-20, COSAFA Under-17 Men's and COSAFA Under-17 Women's Team, reaffirming its central role in the development of football in the Southern African region.
The official draw for the three competitions was held in House of Football and defined the groups for each category, increasing anticipation for the events, which will bring together young talents from various countries.
COSAFA Under-20: September 26 to October 5, 2024
The competition in the category Under-20 will be carried out September 26 to October 5, 2024, with Mozambique included in Group A. The Mozambican team will have the difficult task of facing the teams from... Zimbabwe, Botswana and Eswatini. These games promise to be fiercely contested, with young talents battling to secure supremacy in their category and a place on the competition's podium.
COSAFA Under-20 Groups 2024:
- Group A: Mozambique 🇲🇿, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, Botswana 🇧🇼, Eswatini 🇸🇿
COSAFA Under-17 Women's Tournament: December 5-14, 2024
Mozambique will also host COSAFA Under-17 Women's Team, taking place from December 5th to 14th, 2024. The draw placed the Mozambican team in Group A, where it will face the teams from Comoros, Eswatini and Lesotho. This competition will be a great step for women's football in the region, creating a platform for younger players to showcase their talent and potential.
COSAFA Women's Under-17 Groups 2024:
- Group AMozambique 🇲🇿, Comoros 🇰🇲, Eswatini 🇸🇿, Lesotho 🇱🇸
COSAFA Under-17 Men's Tournament: December 5-15, 2024
Of December 5th to 15th, 2024, Mozambique will host the tournament. COSAFA Under-17 Men's, which will also be of great importance in the sporting calendar. The Mozambican team is in Group A and will have as opponents Malawi, Lesotho and Angola. These matches promise to be of a high level, with young players competing for supremacy in youth football in the region.
COSAFA U17 Men's Groups 2024:
- Group A: Mozambique 🇲🇿, Malawi 🇲🇼, Lesotho 🇱🇸, Angola 🇦🇴
A Grand Stage for the Future of Regional Football
The three competitions represent a unique opportunity for Mozambique not only to host major sporting events, but also to strengthen its position in regional football. The country will have the chance to demonstrate its potential as a host of major tournaments, while its young athletes will be able to compete at home, with the support of their fans.
These COSAFA tournaments are essential for the development of youth categories in Southern Africa, providing a platform for the continent's future stars to shine. With the competitions taking place between September and December 2024, Mozambique is about to experience unforgettable moments in the world of football.
