History made in Polokwane! 🇳🇦
The Namibia women’s national football team stunned hosts South Africa women’s national soccer team with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the COSAFA Women’s Cup Final 2026 to lift their first-ever regional title.
An unforgettable night saw Coleman bow out in style after 20 years of service, crowned Player of the Tournament in a fairytale ending to a legendary career.
Watch the full highlights, goals, and medal presentation ceremony from an iconic final that will go down in Southern African football history.
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The Namibia women’s national football team stunned hosts South Africa women’s national soccer team with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the COSAFA Women’s Cup Final 2026 to lift their first-ever regional title.
An unforgettable night saw Coleman bow out in style after 20 years of service, crowned Player of the Tournament in a fairytale ending to a legendary career.
Watch the full highlights, goals, and medal presentation ceremony from an iconic final that will go down in Southern African football history.
Who saw this coming? ⚽🔥
#COSAFAWomensCup
#Namibia
#BraveGladiators
#SouthAfrica
#BanyanaBanyana
#COSAFA2026
#WomensFootball
#AfricanFootball
#FinalHighlights
#HistoryMade
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01:29They were gladiators. They had a bit of a stammer. They had a bit of a stutter.
01:34But today, it is all put behind them.
01:37They were not given hope, but they believed that this time will come.
01:43The kickoff, of course, at 3 p.m.
01:45If you haven't joined us, it is that time for you to get all the goodies around you.
01:52Sit back, relax, as South Africa and Namibia will want to close the curtain on a wonderful tournament
01:59that has gone on without a hitch.
02:03A window.
02:05Player who activates the players around her.
02:11Shakira will just catch that, but there was a Klumpso push from the back, taking out.
02:15There's Nolo Mukoma.
02:18JVW. Youngster at 18.
02:21There's Melissa Matthews.
02:23She plays for NDP Mighty Gunners.
02:27Been in the polls for every minute of every match.
02:32So, Melissa Matthews.
02:36So, it's a free kick to Banjana Banjana.
02:38Sinekuku delivers.
02:40Head her away inside the box.
02:42In the penalty shootout.
02:43Got us the spot.
02:45Ball away by South Africa.
02:47Mukifo Bunolo.
02:48Bunolo.
02:49Mukoma.
02:50Tusi.
02:51Battling her away with Alif Kwanjelo.
02:54Picked up by Lona Temba.
02:56Picked up by Nontlantlamtandi.
02:59Sinekuku out to the left.
03:01Antonia Maponya delivers into the box.
03:04And it's tidied up.
03:06Here's Zanata Coleman.
03:07Beaten to the ball.
03:08And a strike from distance.
03:10Pretty hopeful to catch Melissa Matthews.
03:14I must say, Banjana is looking pretty good.
03:16Especially when they try to expose the Namibian middle fielder.
03:20When they play the ball to fit and not losing the ball quite often.
03:27Did well to keep it in play.
03:29Alwindo.
03:29Banjana, good sign.
03:31Needs a good delivery.
03:33Tries to cut back in.
03:34Magia looking for the numbers.
03:36But good defensive work by the Namibians.
03:40Maponya threads it through.
03:43Banjana!
03:44Built in!
03:46Had the goalkeeper in sixes and sevens.
03:49Have a look at the earlier ball.
03:51It was Maponya giving Banjana something to work with.
03:58And didn't she do something great with it?
04:01But find the back of the net.
04:04Absolutely.
04:05That's when you want to just pick up the goal post and lift it up a little bit.
04:08There's Sineguku Zondi.
04:14There's Sineguku Zondi.
04:16Tied it up and sent forward by Utu Zubira.
04:21Ball in the box!
04:22Brilliant!
04:24Tredator!
04:25Tredator!
04:26It is that Tabisang Magia left a mark in the box!
04:32Hello!
04:34The celebrations go on.
04:36Tabisang Magia, a man up from heaven.
04:40A gift!
04:42And this being her second goal in the tournament.
04:46Tabisang Magia.
04:51It was a mistake made.
04:54Kairiri.
04:55And a ball whooped in.
04:58Head up from Lovisa.
05:00First time.
05:01Touch.
05:03Ball into the back of the net.
05:05A lack of communication between Matthews and Lovisa Malunga.
05:09Gifting South Africa the first goal.
05:12That was a gift.
05:13She said, take it.
05:16Magia said, I'm welcoming it.
05:18Poor communications, like you said, Loria from the goalkeeper and the player.
05:22I mean, the player doesn't see what's happening.
05:24The goalkeeper has no vision of what's happening around.
05:27But she doesn't say anything.
05:29Rotendo Mokori, Kumalo, Debra Henry, Makwatsa Maloisi.
05:35And, well, Tabisang Magia in the chasing pack.
05:41She's got two.
05:45Bonalo giving chase.
05:47Coleman looking to keep that ball in play.
05:50Does well.
05:52Kutso Pila.
05:55And for the first time, picking up those frailties between the two players.
06:03Lack of communication.
06:04Hesitance in who's taking responsibility.
06:07And for our window, maybe a little bit of patience would have paid off.
06:13Yes, I think she had ample time there to look up, take one touch.
06:18Good ball.
06:21Fixed up the availability of Nantantla.
06:24Antonio Mapponia.
06:26Magia asking for it.
06:28There's an opportunity for Bonalo.
06:31Mokoma.
06:34Stopped in the tracks.
06:35I don't think so.
06:36I don't think so either.
06:37I don't think that was offside.
06:40But Nantla coming from the middle.
06:42Let's have a look at that in the replay.
06:44Without fear or favor.
06:46One decision.
06:48That's a poor one, I must add.
06:50Have a look.
06:51She's in line with that player.
06:54There you go.
06:55There's a player that plays her on.
06:57On the far side.
06:58It looks like it is Katutanda Powa.
07:04Unfortunate there.
07:06Involved.
07:07Tusi.
07:08Mokoma.
07:09Foot up.
07:11But had a back to the player.
07:13Wasn't able to see.
07:16Lovisa coming close in.
07:21There you go.
07:23The earlier move.
07:24Had a foot up and then defender from behind.
07:27Putting the head in.
07:29Well, good to see that young Bonalo Mokoma just offering a hand.
07:37Making sure the player is fine.
07:41Medical team is quick to help her up.
07:45A little size six to the face.
07:48And a yellow card.
07:51That baffles me.
07:53But nevertheless.
07:54Benalo Mokoma.
07:56Yellow card.
07:57I think her eyes were firmly focused on the ball.
08:00And the defender coming from behind with the header.
08:03How are you to see that?
08:05But look.
08:06Guess we get to look at it from a commentator's perspective.
08:09Yeah.
08:09Referee has got different eagle eyes.
08:12With her support on the touch line.
08:16With Mr. Simango as well as Mr. Bundabunda.
08:22So, we've played the three minutes.
08:25The referee could blow a whistle any minute now.
08:27Ball played short.
08:30Charged.
08:32There's Nontlantla.
08:33There's Nontlantla.
08:34Well, over the top.
08:34Pila reads it very well.
08:36Takes it off the chest.
08:38There's Nontlantla.
08:40Winning the header is Lovisa.
08:42That's the last bit of action in the first 45 minutes.
08:46Referee Rose Zimbabwe of Eswatini.
08:50Keeping an eye on this match.
08:53With some good.
08:53Just losing out.
08:56Katuta Ndapewa.
08:58Tieding up.
08:59Coleman has company.
09:02Cooper has been available.
09:05In the middle of the park.
09:08We'll just confirm the changes for you.
09:11Juliana Blow has come in.
09:15And stabilised the winger.
09:19Asteria Angula.
09:23And the ball just goes out for a throw-in.
09:30Well, it's Melisant Higuam that's come in for Twelikonjale.
09:39Melisant has just pulled into the pocket.
09:43And I think the coach being very cautious with the Amukota Twelikonjale on a yellow card.
09:50Header away by O'Malley.
09:52And that is Ndapewa Katuta.
09:56Lovisa gets there ahead of her.
09:59Picked up by Angula.
10:02O'Malley finds Pila.
10:08Namibia has come out of the break.
10:09With a lot more purpose.
10:12More fights.
10:13Katuta on the ball.
10:15Looking for a play on the blind side.
10:18And that was a connection made by Coleman.
10:23Doesn't get a hold of it.
10:25They should not give Zanata Coleman much room or space.
10:29No, no, no.
10:30Don't give her space.
10:31She will show you flames.
10:32But I think with the introduction of Hikami.
10:35You know, she made such a difference.
10:38Especially in the middle.
10:39Where she had a combination with Pope.
10:43Lona Tempam Llongo.
10:49Lona Tempam Llongo.
10:53And it is the momentum that took her ride through.
11:00She also got injured in the process.
11:05So, an opportunity here for Namibia.
11:08To pull one back if played right.
11:12Ms. Coleman could go for the left hand side.
11:15Get that ball over the wall.
11:17Again, the decisions that have got to be made.
11:21Coleman.
11:22She has six blue jerseys in there.
11:25Got to be careful for the counter attack.
11:28So, Coleman against Gordon.
11:32And that's the save made by the keeper.
11:36In a moment, I thought that ball was gone inward.
11:40Ball going in.
11:42And keeper was going to the left.
11:44And we called her the black cat.
11:47We continue to call her the golden cat.
11:51This time around.
11:52The bounce of the ball was a bit deceiving in that particular moment.
11:56And Casey Gordon is writing a name in the stars right now.
12:02She's raising her hand to coach Dez and say,
12:04Here I am.
12:05See me.
12:07You're actually on a blow.
12:08We know what she can do.
12:10She had the opportunity to press the goalkeeper.
12:14Here's Zabongi Uetusi.
12:15Looking for the return ball.
12:18Lona Tempam Llongo.
12:19He has a mistake made.
12:21Chance.
12:22Beautiful equalizer.
12:251-1 is the scoreline.
12:28Game on.
12:29And a brilliant play by Hanavi.
12:32Mistake made by South Africa in the defense.
12:37The equalizer needed no second invitation.
12:41Hanavi getting on to score the score sheet.
12:45And three against two.
12:48Spotting the keeper of a line.
12:50And that was sent with love all the way into the net.
12:56What an introduction from Havad.
13:00Hanavi.
13:01Brilliant.
13:02One of them.
13:03Got the goal.
13:04Hequam came into the middle.
13:05And given them the bite.
13:07Stabilized that middle field.
13:08Yes.
13:10So Shakira is in trouble.
13:13And she takes her punishment.
13:15Oh yeah.
13:16And says I'm going to do it again.
13:17And she did it.
13:18And she did it.
13:19The keeper was out.
13:21Played short.
13:22Ball in.
13:23O'Malley rises highest.
13:26Hala Lona Tempam Llongo.
13:28In that midfield is the player for me.
13:31That the coach could be looking at.
13:32As that ball is straight to it.
13:34Is an absolute moment to cherish.
13:40And they do go for extra time.
13:43Some tired legs.
13:46Difficult to focus.
13:48But they remain astute.
13:50As they prepare for the extra 15 minutes apiece.
13:56And it's Ludwig Torisho.
14:00Taking the players out wide.
14:02As Miss Ludwig.
14:05First.
14:07Play that ball.
14:10Into the middle.
14:13And.
14:14And.
14:14Apewaka Tuta takes the throw in.
14:18Hikwam.
14:20Looking to work that ball.
14:22Into the center.
14:24Maponya.
14:27Keeper.
14:28Gets a touch.
14:29There's a moment.
14:31There's a moment.
14:31Brilliant effort.
14:33It is.
14:35Mamering Gonda.
14:37Who gets the goal.
14:39They take the lead in the extra time.
14:43Mamering Gonda.
14:44South Africa were unable to deal with that.
14:47Mamering Gonda.
14:48And.
14:49Hikwam.
14:49Held on to the ball.
14:51Katoots are delivered.
14:55And.
14:56Keeper makes a save.
14:57That ball just falling kindly for Mamering Gonda.
15:01She made no mistake.
15:04Here's an opportunity for.
15:10Some smiling.
15:12Waiting for that final whistle.
15:17Scoreline favoring the brave gladiators.
15:30Sinegugu.
15:38All inside a box.
15:41Off the woodwork.
15:43That was a close moment.
15:46And.
15:47One's got a compliment.
15:50Zoe.
15:52Prakot.
15:53Prakot.
15:54Why?
15:56And.
15:57That.
15:58Was.
16:00Sending.
16:02The keeper was caught.
16:04The keeper was caught off the line.
16:05It's Gabriela Salgado.
16:09We can look at that over and over and over.
16:13And champions.
16:14They came into this tournament as outsiders.
16:17They came into this final at the underdogs.
16:20Against the host.
16:21But.
16:22They leave as queens of Southern Africa.
16:25Built on teamwork.
16:27Discipline.
16:28Believe.
16:29Lesley Kakuba's side.
16:31Have just produced.
16:32The performance of a lifetime.
16:34The players are in tears.
16:36The staff embracing on the touchline.
16:39Yeah.
16:39Beat Magia.
16:41They were not done yet as the Namibians.
16:43And.
16:44That was a beautiful ball.
16:45By Hanavi.
16:46Beating.
16:47The goalkeeper.
16:48Who was stranded.
16:49And out of position.
16:50And.
16:52Zenata Coleman.
16:53Present.
16:54To release.
16:56Memory Gonda.
16:58And.
16:58That.
16:58Was the goal.
16:59That made it.
17:003-1.
17:02Disappointment from the Black Hat.
17:04And.
17:04She knows.
17:05She could have done better.
17:07But.
17:07They are.
17:08They have to be.
17:09Winners.
17:10And.
17:10Losers.
17:11As.
17:12The brave.
17:13Gladiators.
17:14Will.
17:22Congratulations to Zambia for winning the Fair Play Award.
17:30Now our next award.
17:49Congratulations to Namibia who only conceded two goals in this tournament.
17:56Let's give them a round of applause.
18:20It has been one of the most outstanding tournaments for Zenata who also walked away with multiple
18:27player of the match accolades.
18:30And that is how she hangs her Kosafa boots.
18:33But we will be seeing her more on the continental stage.
18:38Now let's start with our bronze medalists.
18:41The Copper Queens.
18:43The outgoing champions.
18:44Let's give them a round of applause.
19:03Well, as Zambia receive the bronze medal, it was a difficult tournament for them to get
19:15this far.
19:15That's how close the gap is closing.
19:20But one can only but praise the players who have come here.
19:24Susan Banda.
19:25Kabanga Mupopo.
19:27Sylvia Mwanza.
19:28Those are some of the names you will remember for a very long time.
19:32Alvin Peary.
19:33Agnes Peary and they are receiving their medals.
19:39The technical team can be super proud of this young generation that is taking Zambian football
19:47to the next level.
19:50It was a tournament that they were made to dig deep as the writing was on the wall in the
20:00first match of Zambia.
20:02They cruised nicely against Botswana by three goals to no.
20:07They then played a draw with Zimbabwe.
20:09Just a reminder that this game is one that cannot be predicted.
20:14They went on to win against Eswatini.
20:17But it was the brave gladiators that stifled them and losing to them in the semifinals.
20:26But here they are and they will receive those bronze medals.
20:32And the technical team will make their way to Zambia pretty happy with the performance
20:38as they prepare for the WEF CON that lies ahead.
20:43So congratulations to the Copper Queens as they take the bronze medal.
20:51We will go down to Ms. Mbali Sigiri.
20:56That will take us further on.
21:00Okay, let's please welcome our silver medalist, the host, Banyana Banyana.
21:14Well, here they are, whichever way they make it.
21:18Zoe October, remember that name.
21:20South Africa, who are the bronze medalists, losing out in this final.
21:27They were made to fight.
21:28They were made to sweat.
21:30And Antonia Moponia, working tirelessly.
21:33Maholula, Asanda Khadebe, who finds herself hopping away and shaking those hands.
21:41I mean, for some South Africans, some of these names will gel for a very, very long time.
21:49Bonola Mukoma, to name a few.
21:51And Tabiseng Mejia, Shakira Wakawaka O'Malley, and Gabriela Bekelebeke.
21:58She is also one of those players that South Africa was very happy to get to see her don the
22:05jersey just one more time.
22:07One more time it is, as the technical team will look on.
22:11Dr. Desiree Ellis herself was not too happy, but super proud, nevertheless, of the result.
22:18This is a new side.
22:21This is a new era.
22:23As players like Isabel Ludwig gave their all.
22:27Not forgetting young.
22:29Toricio is one of those youngest players in the side.
22:34And had the opportunity to show South Africa what she can do.
22:40This is not about disappointment.
22:42But win or lose, they will be a team that continues to search forward and fight for everything on offer.
22:53As the afternoon sun sets at the Peter Mukaba Stadium.
23:00South Africa, once again, losing out in the final.
23:072024, they lost out in a penalty shootout.
23:10Everyone thought this would be their year.
23:14And again, they lost out in the final.
23:25And now, it's time to crown the champions.
23:30The last final was in 2006.
23:33And after 20 years, they booked their place in the second final.
23:38And they win their very first KOSAPA championship.
23:43Let's all give a warm welcome and congratulations, Namibia.
23:58Well, here are the brave gladiators.
24:01And this is a night that they cannot believe.
24:04A new name is etched into South African football.
24:08Namibia, the brave gladiators are KOSAPA women's champions.
24:12And they are waiting to lift that trophy.
24:16You can almost hear the anthem that could call to courage and pride rising again over Polokwane.
24:24This is the journey of a team that refused to be defined by anyone else's expectations.
24:30They opened with a confident 2-0 win over Mozambique.
24:34They stumbled along the way.
24:371-0 defeat to Madagascar.
24:38The game they know they should have won.
24:41That moment forced the team to look into the mirror.
24:43And from there, everything changed.
24:46They responded.
24:47By tightening their shape.
24:49Sharpening their belief.
24:51And then delivered the statement of the tournament.
24:531-0 victory over the defending champions of Zambia.
24:57That was no accident.
24:59That was a sign.
25:00Now, as we look at them receiving those medals, shirts scattered across the pitch, players dancing, flags wrapped around those
25:11shoulders, staff is in tears.
25:13The brave gladiators stand at the very top of Korsafa.
25:18Their name freshly carved onto the trophy.
25:22And their anthem in their hearts.
25:25That song of a nation that rises and endures has a new verse tonight.
25:31It's not just about the collective.
25:35Their excellence has been recognized individually as well.
25:39Goldkeeper of the tournament.
25:40A giant in the gloves who has kept the game every alive as they go on.
25:45The player of the tournament.
25:47The heartbeat on the field.
25:48The one who turned hard work into moments of real quality.
25:52Those awards tell you what this campaign has been built on.
25:57Resilience at the back.
25:58Leadership and bravery everywhere else.
26:02From Woodhook to Ushukati.
26:05From the coastal towns to the villages.
26:07From any stadium.
26:09Namibia will celebrate into the night.
26:13These images.
26:16The trophy will be lifted.
26:18The medals glittering.
26:20And of course those tears.
26:23And they know that this is possible for them too.
26:28So we're waiting to see the confetti.
26:31Congratulations to the captain.
26:35And we say remember this day.
26:37Remember this team.
26:39Namibia came to Kossafa as underdogs.
26:42They lead as champions.
26:44The brave gladiators have climbed the mountain.
26:50And tonight all of South Africa salutes them.
26:55Congratulations to the brave gladiators.
27:00And the captain.
27:02And the captain hoist that trophy highest.
27:04That is the moment to cherish.
27:07Well done.
27:09And good luck.
27:11Namibia are champions of the Hollywood Pet Kossafa Women's Championship 2025.
27:18From myself and the team.
27:20We salute.
27:22From the organizing committee.
27:24We salute.
27:26From Polakwane.
27:27We say thank you.
27:28And we move forward.
27:30To every Namibian.
27:32Belief.
27:33This is the moment.
27:35Women's football.
27:36Tits the turn.
27:37Adios.
27:39Adios.
27:41Adios.
27:42Adios.
27:44Adios.
27:47Adios.
27:47Adios.
27:48Adios.
27:48Adios.
27:49Adios.
27:50Adios.
27:52Adios.
27:53Adios.
27:56Adios.
28:05Adios.
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