Southern Africa: South Africa Confirmed As New Cosafa Hosts After Zim Pullout

Holders Zimbabwe, will defend their Cosafa Cup title, in the South African coastal city of Durban, after the South African Football Association (SAFA), agreed to host the tournament which will run from May 25 to June 8.

The 14-nation southern African regional event, was in danger of not being played this year after Zimbabwe could not secure government financial support due to the harsh economic environment prevailing in the country.

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