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The 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup: Southern Africa's Football Championship Kicks Off
The 2023 edition of the COSAFA Cup, an annual international men's football championship featuring teams from Southern Africa, is set to take place from 5th to 16th July in Durban, South Africa. This year's tournament promises to be an exciting event, with multiple national teams competing in a round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds.
The groups for the 2023 tournament have been announced. Group A includes South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, and Botswana, while Group B consists of Zambia, Malawi, Seychelles, and Comoros. Group C features Mozambique, Angola, Mauritius, and Lesotho.
The group stage matches are scheduled as follows:
- Group A: South Africa vs Namibia on 5th July, Eswatini vs Botswana on the same day.
- Group A: Namibia vs Botswana on 11th July, South Africa vs Eswatini on the same day.
- Group A: Botswana vs Namibia on 14th July, South Africa vs Eswatini on the same day (knockout stage).
- Group B: Zambia vs Malawi on 6th July, Seychelles vs Comoros on the same day.
- Group B: Malawi vs Seychelles on 10th July, Zambia vs Comoros on the same day.
- Group B: Seychelles vs Comoros on 13th July, Malawi vs Zambia on the same day (knockout stage).
- Group C: Mozambique vs Lesotho on 7th July, Angola vs Mauritius on the same day.
- Group C: Angola vs Lesotho on 10th July, Mozambique vs Mauritius on the same day.
- Group C: Mauritius vs Lesotho on 12th July, Angola vs Mozambique on the same day.
The semi-finals will be played on 14th July, with the final scheduled for 16th July. The third-place match will also take place on the final day of the tournament.
South Africa has announced a 23-man squad for the 2023 COSAFA Cup, including goalkeepers Olwethu Mzimela, Jethren Barr, Khanya Mini, defenders Keegan Allan, Bonginkosi Makume, Katlego Mohamme, Lyle Lakay, midfielders Thabo Cele, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Lesego Sebetlela, Lesedi Kapinga, Luvuyo Phewa, Shaune Mogaila, Mogamat May, and forwards Siyabonga Gumede, Genino Palace, Tshegofato Mabasa, Puso Dithjane, Iqraam Rayners, Tebogo Tlolane, Victor Letsoalo.
The exact format and schedule for the 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup, as well as the participating teams in Group A, could not be determined from the available search results. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the official COSAFA website or trusted football news sources.
This year's COSAFA Cup is set to be an exciting event, bringing together some of the best football talent from Southern Africa. Fans can look forward to a thrilling tournament filled with intense matches and passionate competition.
After the exciting culmination of the 2023 COSAFA Cup, fans might want to continue their sports entertainment by exploring casino games or sports betting, possibly focusing on European leagues such as the Premier League, where they could place bets on their favorite teams like Manchester United or Liverpool. On the other hand, enthusiasts of football from Southern Africa could be discussing the performance of players like Siyabonga Gumede, Genino Palace, or Victor Letsoalo during the tournament and predicting their future success in sports betting markets. Following the conclusion of the 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup, some fans might even be interested in following the sports betting odds for upcoming football matches featuring teams from the southern African countries participating in the tournament.
