Namibia and Botswana U20 Girls Advance to COSAFA Semi-Finals

Namibia and Botswana U20 Girls Advance to COSAFA Semi-finals. Namibia’s U20 women’s football team has secured a place in the semi-finals of the COSAFA U20 Women’s Championship after a decisive 2–0 victory over Botswana in their final group stage match. The game saw goals from Ontheedite Tokwane and Tamara, pushing Namibia to the top of the group with 7 points.

Despite the defeat, Botswana also advanced to the semi-finals after finishing second in the group, ensuring both teams progress to the knockout stage of the regional tournament.

Namibia’s win capped off a strong group stage performance, with a solid showing in both attack and defense. Senoritha from Namibia was named Player of the Match, recognised for her standout contributions on the field and her ability to control the tempo of the game.

The result means Namibia will face South Africa in the upcoming semi-finals — a matchup that is expected to deliver a high level of competition given both teams’ form. Botswana’s semi-final opponent will be determined following the conclusion of other group matches.

The COSAFA U20 Women’s Championship continues to serve as a vital platform for showcasing young female football talent in the Southern African region. Both Namibia and Botswana’s progression to the semi-finals highlights the growing strength of women’s football in the region and reflects the investment being made in youth development by national football associations.