COSAFA Champions League Women

COSAFA Champions League Women

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The CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers, branded as the COSAFA Women's Champions League, is an annual qualification tournament for the CAF Women's Champions League organized by COSAFA for its nations. Established in 2021, it has been sponsored by South African sports betting company, Hollywoodbets.

History

In 2020, CAF announced the launch of the CAF Women's Champions League with each of the six sub confederations to hold qualifiers with the winners to represent them at the main tournament.

In April 2021, COSAFA announced the launch for the inaugural COSAFA Women's Champions League and confirmed the eight team to participate. Prison XI from Botswana were replaced by Double Action Ladies as the former turned down the invitation citing logistical issues.

The inaugural edition was held from 26 August - 4 September 2021 in Durban, South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies from South Africa defeated Black Rhinos Queens from Zimbabwe 3-0 in the final.

The second edition was held from 7-13 August 2022 in Durban, South Africa. Green Buffaloes from Zambia defeated Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies from South Africa 6-5 via penalties after the match ended in goalless draw.

The third edition was held from 30 August - 8 September 2023 in Durban, South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies from South Africa defeated Double Action Ladies from Botswana 2-0 in the final.

The 2024 edition was held from 15-24 August 2024 in Blantyre, Malawi. The University of the Western Cape from South Africa defeated Gaborone United Ladies from Botswana 9-8 via penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

The COSAFA Champions League Women is an annual soccer tournament that brings together the top women's teams from the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) region. The tournament features intense competition and showcases the talent and skill of female soccer players from countries such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana.

Teams compete in a series of matches to determine the champion, with the ultimate goal of lifting the prestigious COSAFA Champions League trophy. The tournament not only provides a platform for teams to compete at a high level, but also promotes women's soccer and encourages the growth of the sport in the region.

Fans can expect thrilling matches, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments as teams battle it out on the field for glory and bragging rights. The COSAFA Champions League Women is a celebration of women's soccer and a testament to the talent and dedication of the players who participate.