* The record seven-time winners are on the brink of a group stage exit for an unprecedented second edition in a row
* The defeat also extends Zambia’s longest-ever losing streak in the competition to four games, after they were defeated on all three pool matches in 2024
Maravi Express
Comoros beat Zambia 1-0 for the second edition in a row to get their Group D campaign off to the perfect start at the COSAFA Cup 2025 at the Toyota Stadium in Mangaung, Bloemfontein in South Africa this evening. on Friday.
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A report by COSAFA Media says Comoros took the lead on the 31st minute as Ibrahim Madi headed in Ahmed Haslane’s free-kick from the left byline, and the islanders were full value for their victory.
Comoros reached the semifinals last year in their best showing yet, and in a three-team pool that also contains Botswana, have taken a giant step towards repeating that, with record seven-time winners Zambia on the brink of a group stage exit for an unprecedented second edition in a row.
The defeat also extends Zambia’s longest-ever losing streak in the competition to four games, after they were defeated on all three pool matches in 2024.
But Comoros continued their excellent improvement and for the most part were comfortable against their illustrious opponents.
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The action continues with a Super Saturday, when no less than three matches will be played at the Toyota Stadium as Mozambique will hope to build on their opening 1-0 Group A win against South Africa when they take on a Mauritius side that showed plenty of spirit in holding Zimbabwe to a 0-0 draw in their first game.
Mozambique and Mauritius have clashed on two occasions in the regional competition, with The Mambas recording a single win and there being a draw.
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Hosts South Africa will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they take on old foes Zimbabwe, seeking a first ever win in the COSAFA Cup against the Warriors.
South Africa have two defeats and a draw in three previous meetings with Zimbabwe in the competition.
The Group C opener between Tanzania and Madagascar will be the last fixture at 18h00 CAT completing a thrilling day of football for fans. The teams previously clashed in the 2015 COSAFA Cup, with Madagascar winning 2-0.—Content by COSAFA Media
