The award winners will be revealed at a gala dinner on April 19, 2024, as the event honors the best performances, both on and off the field, during the year 2023.
“COSAFA has long envisioned having our own awards ceremony to honor those who continue to cast a positive light on the game in our region,” said COSAFA President Artur de Almeida e Silva.
“"Southern Africa has long been a leader on the continent in excellence, and this is a way to highlight the achievements not only of players and coaches, but also of those who lay the foundations for success with the hard work and dedication they put into the game.".
“"It's important that we celebrate our achievements and inspire the next generation of players, coaches, referees, and administrators so that we can continue to grow the game in the region."”
The awards are open to all players and coaches from the 14 COSAFA Member Associations, regardless of where they are active in the world.
The following categories will have an award:
COSAFA Men's Player of the Year
COSAFA Women's Player of the Year
COSAFA Goalkeeper of the Year (men's)
COSAFA Women's Goalkeeper of the Year
COSAFA Most Promising Player of the Year (male, 20 years old or younger)
COSAFA Most Promising Player of the Year (female, 20 years old or younger)
COSAFA Men's Coach of the Year
COSAFA Women's Coach of the Year
COSAFA Referee of the Year (men's)
COSAFA Women's Referee of the Year
There will also be several Lifetime Achievement awards presented to those who have shaped football in our region over several decades.
The COSAFA Member Associations are Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
