The COSAFA Schools Cup also known as the CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA qualifiers is an annual schools association football competition launched in 2022 as qualification for the CAF African Schools Football Championship organised by COSAFA for its nations.
History The inaugural tournament was held from 29–31 October 2022 in Lilongwe, Malawi. South Africa's Clapham High School won the boys edition 1-0 against Salima Secondary School from Malawi. In the girls edition, South Africa's Edendale Technical High School completed the double when they won 4-0 against Mothamo JSS from Botswana.
The second edition was hosted by Gateway High School in Zimbabwe from 14–16 December 2023. South Africa won the boys edition 3-0 via penalties against Malawi after the match ended in a goalless draw. The girls edition was also won by South Africa winning 3-1 against Botswana.
The third edition was hosted at Walvis Bay in Namibia from 11–13 October 2024. South Africa won the boys edition 4-2 via penalties against Zambia after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The girls edition was also won by South Africa winning 3-1 against Malawi.
The fourth edition was hosted at Idas Valley Sports Complex in Stellenbosch, South Africa from 5–7 December 2025. Zambia won their maiden title defeating defending champions South Africa 2–1 in the boys final. They completed the double in the girls final with a 1–0 win against South Africa.
Results Boys SeasonChampionScoreRunner-upRefs. Clapham High School Salima Secondary School
Girls SeasonChampionScoreRunner-upRefs. Edendale Technical High School Mothamo JSS
Awards The following players were awarded best in the tournament:
Boys TournamentPlayer of the TournamentGolden BootGoalsGolden GloveFair Play2022 Kgaogelo Monanyane Ishumael Bwanali Kamogelo Phokela Rosinha2023 Simama InganathiEl Shaddai Sadomba Sabrie Losper2024 Tenani SimfukweOkester Kanyenda William Zulu2025 Maxen Msimuko Charles Sitali Christopher Wamudila
Girls TournamentPlayer of the TournamentGolden BootGoalsGolden GloveFair Play2022 Victoria NkwalaNobahle Mdelwa Emily Maulidi Anse Boileau2023 Katleho Malebane Khwezi Khoza Angel Zibula2024 Leonay Kock Leonay Kock Mia Heneke2025 Hilda Kangwa Dee Mapuwa Winfridah Mutale
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