Story by Anashe Murombedzi
ZIMBABWE will host the second edition of the CAF Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT), from December 8 to 18 in Harare.
The competition brings together eight leading clubs and academies from Southern Africa, with the aim of developing women’s football and giving young players a stage to showcase their talent.
Six COSAFA nations will take part: Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and Lesotho.
Hosts Zimbabwe will be represented by Mpopoma Sports Academy, while South Africa is entering Mamelodi Sundowns and Refilwe. Namibia will field Otjiwarongo Sports Academy and Okakarara Golden Ladies, Zambia will be represented by Aguilla Girls, Malawi by Luwinga Academy, and Lesotho by Lishoeshoe.
The group-stage draw is scheduled for Friday at COSAFA House in Johannesburg.
