LIVE STREAM: SA vs Zambia – Boys and Girls Finals in Stellenbosch
The stage is set for a historic Sunday at the Idas Valley Sports Complex in Stellenbosch, where South Africa and Zambia will contest both the Boys and Girls finals of the CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier.
Both nations battled through tense semi-finals to reach the decider, and with continental qualification on the line, fans can expect two high-intensity clashes. The winners will represent COSAFA at next year’s CAF African Schools Continental Finals.
All matches on Sunday — including the third-place playoffs — will be broadcast live on CAF TV.
GIRLS FINAL — SOUTH AFRICA vs ZAMBIA
Kick-off: 11:00 (South African time)
South Africa survived a dramatic penalty shootout against Zimbabwe, winning 4–3 after a 1–1 draw, to reach their fourth consecutive final. The defending champions are aiming for a remarkable quadruple.
Zambia were equally impressive, grinding out a 2–0 semi-final victory over Malawi. Their sharp attack and physical presence will test the home side.
Girls Third-Place Play-Off
09:00 — Zimbabwe vs Malawi
WATCH LIVE (Girls Final):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8oJ5etv-os
BOYS FINAL — SOUTH AFRICA vs ZAMBIA
Kick-off: 12:00 (South African time)
South Africa marched into the final after beating Eswatini 2–0, continuing their dominance in this competition with a fourth straight final appearance.
But Zambia look dangerous — their 3–0 semi-final win over Malawi came after topping Group B with a commanding 6–0 victory over Comoros. This final has all the ingredients of a heavyweight youth showdown.
Boys Third-Place Play-Off
10:00 — Eswatini vs Malawi
WATCH LIVE (Boys Final – CAF TV Stream):
https://www.youtube.com/@CAF_TV/streams
Prize Money & Legacy
This year’s COSAFA Qualifier winners will receive USD 100,000, runners-up USD 75,000, and third-placed teams USD 50,000 — funds dedicated to school infrastructure development. The competition is powered by the Motsepe Foundation’s USD 10-million investment, championed by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe.
WATCH LIVE LINKS (SA Time)
Girls Final – 11:00: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8oJ5etv-os
Boys Final – 12:00: https://www.youtube.com/@CAF_TV/streams