Zesco Girls to face Sundowns in COSAFA final

ZESCO Ndola Girls will face two-time African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 final after a blockbuster semi-final day in Gaborone. ‎ ‎Sundowns booked their spot with a dominant 5-0 thrashing of defending champions…

ZESCO Ndola Girls will face two-time African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 final after a blockbuster semi-final day in Gaborone.
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‎Sundowns booked their spot with a dominant 5-0 thrashing of defending champions Gaborone United on Thursday.
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‎Earlier, ZESCO edged Silver Strikers of Malawi 2-1 to reach the final.
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‎The final sets up a repeat of last year’s semi-final, when ZESCO produced a late comeback to defeat Sundowns 2-1 and reach their first-ever regional final.
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‎The two sides have already met once this tournament, with Sundowns beating ZESCO 1-0 in the group stage – adding another chapter to the growing rivalry.
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‎ZESCO now have another shot at claiming the regional crown and securing qualification for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.
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‎Sundowns, meanwhile, will be out for revenge after last year’s semi-final exit and to add another regional title to their continental pedigree.
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‎ZESCO coach Florence Mwila said the team must raise their level.
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‎“It is important we won and qualified for the final. We have seen areas that need improvement,” Mwila said.
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‎Jackline Chomba was named Player of the Match after a standout performance in the 2-1 win over Silver Strikers.
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‎The Ndola Girls topped Group A with 9 points from 3 wins:
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‎They remain unbeaten with 4 wins from 4 games at the tournament.
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‎The COSAFA Qualifier serves as the regional pathway for Southern African clubs to reach Africa’s premier women’s club competition.