
In a much-anticipated draw for the 2023 COSAFA Cup, defending champions Chipolopolo have been assigned to Group B, signaling their journey to defend their crown in the prestigious regional tournament. The coastal city of Durban, South Africa, will serve as the backdrop for this thrilling football spectacle, scheduled to take place from July 5th to July 16th.
Chipolopolo, renowned as former African Cup of Nations winners, will be eager to showcase their regional dominance in this highly competitive competition. Drawn alongside them in Group B are Malawi, Seychelles, and Comoros, setting the stage for an intriguing battle between these talented sides.

This edition of the COSAFA Cup introduces a new tournament format, where the top-ranked teams will commence their campaign from the group stage. This modification injects a heightened level of excitement and intensity, as teams must navigate their way through the group phase to secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
Hosts South Africa find themselves in Group A, facing off against Namibia, Eswatini, and Botswana, while Group C features Mozambique, Angola, Mauritius, and Lesotho. The draw, conducted following COSAFA’s Annual General Meeting in Johannesburg on May 26th, has created intriguing matchups and fierce competition across all groups.

The group stage matches, scheduled from July 5th to July 12th, promise a series of captivating encounters as teams vie for progression. Each match will be a battleground where skill, strategy, and determination will be on full display, captivating fans and showcasing the rich footballing talent within the Southern African region.
As the defending champions, Chipolopolo will carry the weight of expectation, aiming to continue their regional dominance and add to their illustrious trophy cabinet. Their opponents in Group B will be eager to challenge their supremacy and upset their quest for a consecutive COSAFA Cup victory.
The tournament’s climax will feature the semifinals on July 14th, pitting the top-performing teams against each other in an intense battle for a coveted spot in the final. The grand finale and the third-place playoff will be held at the esteemed King Zwelithini Stadium, providing a fitting stage for the ultimate showcase of football excellence just two days later

As the 2023 COSAFA Cup approaches, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the exciting clashes, remarkable performances, and unexpected plot twists that often characterize this esteemed competition. Chipolopolo, Group B’s defending champions, are primed to ignite the tournament with their skill, tenacity, and determination to secure regional supremacy once again.


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