Trouble follows Mares as COSAFA dream remains elusive
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 20 Views |
Early return: The Mares finished bottom of their group PIC: BFA
The script did not change as the championship dream collapsed in the 2025 edition which is underway in Polokwane, South Africa. It was a campaign overshadowed by unpaid bonuses, a coaching coup, and a squad overhaul.
All these ended in familiar heartbreak as the Mares crashed out in the group stage of the COSAFA Women's Championship, extending a trophy drought that now spans 24 years of international football.
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