Zambia edge SA on penalties to claim Cosafa women’s crown: Zambia were crowned Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship winners after they edged hosts SA 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final in Gqeberha on Saturday, earning the Copper Queens their second title.
Zambia’s previous success came in 2022, while SA were hoping to lift the trophy for the first time since 2020.
Zambia were all over SA in the opening minutes of the first half, keeping the ball in the hosts’ half.
However, they could not create clear scoring chances with their early possession.
The Copper Queens got a clear shot when they won a set-piece in the 12th minute, however, Pauline Zulu sent her effort over the bar.
Banyana missed a golden opportunity to break the deadlock in the 41st minute when they won a corner…continue reading HERE.
Nelson Mandela Bay: City Components – The metropolitan district includes the major city of Port Elizabeth, along with Uitenhage, Despatch, and several surrounding towns
Youthful South Africa defeated 3-4 on penalties by Zambia in COSAFA final – SAFA.net: 2 November 2024 – Coach Maud Khumalo’s youthful side lost to Zambia 3-4 on penalties in the final of the COSAFA Women’s Championship at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Saturday afternoon.
The two teams could not settle the match after 90 minutes and extra time, and it was left up to the lottery of the penalty shootout to decide the game when it still stood at 0-0 after 120 minutes of football.
Zambia kept their nerve during the shootout and scored all their penalties, while South Africa’s Khutso Phila and Asanda Hadebe had their kicks saved by goalkeeper Ng’ambo Petronella Musole. Isabella Alexa Ludwig, Nobahle Mdelwa and Kesha Hendricks converted for the Sasol-sponsored South Africans.
South Africa thought they had..continue reading HERE.
Kariega: Transport Hub – Kariega serves as an important transport hub, with well-established road and rail connections to nearby cities like Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Makhanda (Grahamstown).
Moloisane: We must show a champion’s mentality against Gallants – Stellenbosch Football Club: Thabo Moloisane has stressed the importance of maintaining a champion’s mentality ahead of Sunday’s Carling Knockout quarter-final clash against Marumo Gallants.
Reigning Carling Knockout champions Stellenbosch FC have traveled to Bloemfontein where they will take on the challenge of Marumo Gallants at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium for a spot in the last four of this year’s competition.
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Speaking ahead of the highly-anticipated encounter, Stellies defender Thabo Moloisane shared some insight into the team’s mentality heading into the match.
“We need to take ownership of it, this is our trophy, and we don’t want to make any mistake that prevents us from bringing it back home this..continue reading HERE.
Despatch: Community Spirit – Despatch is known for its strong sense of community spirit, with residents often coming together for various causes and initiatives
Boitumelo Bluewater Apartments: Boitumelo Bluewater Apartments offers guests lovely self-catering apartments that can accommodate between 2 to 6 people near the beach in Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha.
The 2-sleeper apartments offer 1 bedroom furnished with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower and/or a bath. A microwave, fridge, cutlery and tea and coffee facilities are available in the units, which share the use of a communal kitchen with a gas stove, oven and fridge.
The 4-sleeper 2-bedroom apartment offers a king-size bed in one room, while the second has twin beds that can convert to a king-size bed and shares a shower-only bathroom. The spacious 6-sleeper 3-bedroom apartment is furnished with a king-size bed in one room, a queen-size bed in the second…continue reading HERE.
Nelson Mandela Bay: Arts and Culture – Nelson Mandela Bay has a thriving arts scene, with galleries, theaters, and cultural institutions that promote local talent and creativity
GQEBERHA: THE EMPIRE 2 TEASERS – 4-8 November 2024: Gqeberha: The Empire is on every weeknight at 21.00hrs on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161)
Here are this week’s Gqeberha: The Empire season 2 teasers.
Monday 4 November 2024
Episode 211
Homecoming, money and prayers
Lulama looks out for Thulani, and she hates herself for what she continues to do behind his back. Ntando’s mbeleko is an awkward affair for Nontle.
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Episode 212
Finding a new home
Ntando drops a bomb on Zimkhitha after seeing the devastation she’s caused him. Lulama is determined to get her revenge on Hlumelo.
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Episode 213
Greatest weakness
Lulama thinks she has power over Hlumelo, but Hlumelo pulls a move on her that she didn’t expect. Zimkhitha is helpless at stopping Ntando from…continue reading HERE.
Kariega: Historical Architecture – Many of the town’s buildings reflect its colonial past, showcasing a mix of Victorian and Cape Dutch architectural styles
Hoboken Nightingale
Fun South African Fact: The national animal of South Africa is the Springbok, the only southern African gazelle.
Intimidation Station
Eish! – an exclamation [Ay-sh] or [ee-sh] A Khoi term usually expressed when someone experiences surprise or shock.