Botswana and Malawi Secure Group B Victories in Cosafa Women’s Championship

Botswana topped Group B of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship with a 5-0 victory over Mauritius, while Malawi secured their first win against Madagascar. This leaves three teams in contention for semi-final spots. Admission for fans is free, with matches streamable on Fifa+.

On match day 2 of Group B at the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship, held at Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha, Botswana emerged triumphant against Mauritius with a resounding 5-0 victory, propelling them to the top of the group standings with four points. Yaone Modise showcased her remarkable talent by scoring the tournament’s third hat-trick, netting all her goals in the second half, including a late penalty. The initial two goals were scored by Keitumetse Dithebe and Ontlametse Gaonyadiwe, respectively, in the early stages of the match. Botswana’s defensive prowess was evident as captain and goalkeeper Sedilame Bosija effectively thwarted Mauritius’s attempts to score. In contrast, the defending champions Malawi faced a more challenging match against Madagascar. They secured their first victory of the tournament thanks to an early goal from Aseminye Simwaka. Despite mounting pressure from Madagascar, who had notable chances to equalize, particularly through striker Marie Sarah, Malawi’s goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo protected their narrow advantage. Madagascar aimed to level the score in the second half but could not capitalize on their opportunities, concluding the match with Malawi in second place in the group, trailed by Madagascar with three points and Mauritius at the bottom. Fans are welcome to attend the matches free of charge, with tickets available on a first come, first served basis at the stadium. Furthermore, all matches can be streamed live on Fifa+.

The 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship features teams from Southern Africa competing in a series of matches to determine which squads will qualify for the semi-finals. This tournament is particularly significant as it showcases the talent and competitiveness of women’s football in the region, with previous champions like Malawi and promising teams like Botswana vying for top honors.

In summary, the recent matches in Group B of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship have set a dynamic stage for the teams involved, with Botswana claiming the top position following their significant win over Mauritius, while Malawi, despite a hard-fought victory, occupies second place. The results have enabled three teams the opportunity to advance to the semi-finals, indicating a closely contested group. Free admission for fans further enhances engagement, as the competition unfolds in the coming days.

Original Source: www.namibian.com.na