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Semi Finals

Seychelles Seychelles national football team The Seychelles national football team, nicknamed the Pirates, is the national team of the Seychelles and is controlled by the Seychelles Football Federation...	0 - 3	South Africa South Africa national football team The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
		Katlego Mphela Katlego Mphela Katlego Mphela is a South African footballer who currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa.... 12' 16'
		Lerato Chabangu Lerato Chabangu Lerato Chabangu is a South African football striker and midfielder for Premier Soccer League club Moroka Swallows and South Africa.-International:... 44'

Mauritius Mauritius national football team The Mauritius national football team, nicknamed Club M, is the national team of Mauritius and is controlled by the Mauritius Football Association.-Early years:...	2 - 0	Madagascar Madagascar national football team The Madagascar national football team, nicknamed Les Guerriers Zébus , is the national team of Madagascar and is controlled by the Fédération Malagasy de Football. It has never qualified for the finals of the World Cup or the African Nations Cup...
Kersley Appou Kersley Appou Kersley Appou is a football player who currently plays for PAS Mates in the Mauritian Premier League as a forward. He has also represented Mauritius internationally with Club M, scoring 10 goals. That is the most goals scored in Mauritius national team history.- References :*... 44'
Jerry Louis 48'

Final

Mauritius Mauritius national football team The Mauritius national football team, nicknamed Club M, is the national team of Mauritius and is controlled by the Mauritius Football Association.-Early years:...	0 - 1	South Africa South Africa national football team The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
		Katlego Mphela Katlego Mphela Katlego Mphela is a South African footballer who currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa.... 36'

Semi Finals

Mozambique Mozambique national football team The Mozambique national football team , popularly known as Os Mambas, represents Mozambique in association football and is controlled by the Federação Moçambicana de Futebol, the governing body for football in Mozambique...	0 - 3	Zimbabwe Zimbabwe national football team The Zimbabwe national football team, nicknamed The Warriors, is the national team of Zimbabwe and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association. They were known as the Southern Rhodesia national football team from 1939–1964, then the Rhodesia national football team until 1980, when Rhodesia...
		Cephas Chimedza Cephas Chimedza Cephas Chimedza is a Zimbabwean football Defensive midfielder, who is currently plays for Royal Cappellen F.C. in Belgium.... 66'p 78'
		Sageby Sandaka Sageby Sandaka Sageby Sandakaa is a Zimbabwean football striker.He has been capped for the Zimbabwean national team.-Clubs:2003-2005: AmaZulu Bulawayo2005-2006: Monomotapa United FC2006–present: Gaborone United-References:... 82'

Namibia Namibia national football team The Namibia national football team, nicknamed the Brave Warriors, is the national team of Namibia and is controlled by the Namibia Football Association...	1 - 1	Botswana Botswana national football team The Botswana national football team, nicknamed 'The Zebras' is the national football team of Botswana and is controlled by the Botswana Football Association. They have never qualified for the World Cup but they have qualified for the 2012 African Nations Cup...
Henrico Botes Henrico Botes Henrico Botes is a Namibian football striker. He plays for Platinum Stars in the South African Premier Soccer League and Namibia.He has also captained the national team.... 35' (OG Own goal An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents.... )		Moemedi Moatlhaping Moemedi Moatlhaping Moemedi Moatlhaping is a Botswanan footballer. He currently plays for the Centre Chiefs in the Mascom Premier League.-External links:*... 90'

Final

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe national football team The Zimbabwe national football team, nicknamed The Warriors, is the national team of Zimbabwe and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association. They were known as the Southern Rhodesia national football team from 1939–1964, then the Rhodesia national football team until 1980, when Rhodesia...	2 - 0	Botswana Botswana national football team The Botswana national football team, nicknamed 'The Zebras' is the national football team of Botswana and is controlled by the Botswana Football Association. They have never qualified for the World Cup but they have qualified for the 2012 African Nations Cup...
Brian Badza Brian Badza Brian Badza is a Zimbabwean football striker.He has been capped for the Zimbabwean national team. He was in the Zimbabwean squad for the 2006 African Cup of Nations.-Clubs:2002-2005: Motor Action FC2003-2005: CAPS United FC... 21'
Sageby Sandaka Sageby Sandaka Sageby Sandakaa is a Zimbabwean football striker.He has been capped for the Zimbabwean national team.-Clubs:2003-2005: AmaZulu Bulawayo2005-2006: Monomotapa United FC2006–present: Gaborone United-References:... 58'

Semi Finals

Lesotho Lesotho national football team The Lesotho national football team, nicknamed the Likuena , is the national team of Lesotho and is controlled by the Lesotho Football Association...	1 - 2	Malawi Malawi national football team The Malawi national football team, nicknamed The Flames, is the national team of Malawi and is controlled by the Football Association of Malawi. Before 1966 they were known as the Nyasaland national football team...
Refiloe Potse Refiloe Potse Refiloe Potse is a Mosotho footballer who currently plays as a striker for Lesotho Prison Service. Since 2000, he has won 11 caps and scored two goals for the Lesotho national football team.-External links:... 46'p		Dan Chitsulo 53'
		Jimmy Zakazaka Jimmy Zakazaka Jimmy Zakazaka is a Malawian football player who currently plays for African Warriors F.C. in South Africa. His position is striker.-Clubs:-2005 : Bakili Bullets2005-2007 : Free State Stars F.C.... 73'

Zambia Zambia national football team The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...	3 - 0	Swaziland Swaziland national football team The Swaziland national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati , is the national team of Swaziland and is controlled by the National Football Association of Swaziland. It has never qualified for the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations finals...
Collins Mbesuma Collins Mbesuma Collins Mbesuma is a Zambian footballer. He is nicknamed The Hurricane or Ntofontofo.-Career:Mbesuma was born in Luanshya... 44' 47'
Rainford Kalaba Rainford Kalaba Rainford Kalaba is a Zambian professional footballer who currently plays for Zamalek SC on loan from Sporting Braga of the Portuguese Liga.-International goals:-Honours:Zambian Premier League 2007Zambian Cup 2006... 53'

Final

Zambia Zambia national football team The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...	2 - 1	Malawi Malawi national football team The Malawi national football team, nicknamed The Flames, is the national team of Malawi and is controlled by the Football Association of Malawi. Before 1966 they were known as the Nyasaland national football team...
Collins Mbesuma Collins Mbesuma Collins Mbesuma is a Zambian footballer. He is nicknamed The Hurricane or Ntofontofo.-Career:Mbesuma was born in Luanshya... 83' 88'		John Maduka John Maduka John Maduka is a retired Malawian footballer.-Career:He last played for Bloemfontein Celtic in South Africa, as s midfielder.Maduka debuted for Malawi in a 0-4 loss against Zimbabwe in 1991... 54

Semi-Finals

Angola(holders) bye to semifinals

played in Mmabatho Stadium

Mmabatho Stadium

Mmabatho Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mafikeng, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 59,000 people and was designed and built in 1981 by a Russian construction firm....

, Mafikeng

Mafikeng

Mahikeng – formerly legally, but still commonly known as Mafikeng – is the capital city of the North-West Province of South Africa. It is best known internationally for the Siege of Mafeking, the most famous engagement of the Second Boer War.Located on South Africa's border with Botswana, it is ...

, South Africa

South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...

Angola Angola national football team The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras , is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Futebol. Angola reached 45th in the FIFA Rankings in July 2002...	1 - 2	Zimbabwe Zimbabwe national football team The Zimbabwe national football team, nicknamed The Warriors, is the national team of Zimbabwe and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association. They were known as the Southern Rhodesia national football team from 1939–1964, then the Rhodesia national football team until 1980, when Rhodesia...
Arsenio Love 63'		Francis Chandida Francis Chandida Francis Chandida is a Zimbabwean football midfielder.He has been capped for the Zimbabwean national team.He scored the winning goal in the 2005 COSAFA Cup, and was in the Zimbabwean squad for the 2006 African Cup of Nations.-Clubs:... 57'
		Sageby Sandaka Sageby Sandaka Sageby Sandakaa is a Zimbabwean football striker.He has been capped for the Zimbabwean national team.-Clubs:2003-2005: AmaZulu Bulawayo2005-2006: Monomotapa United FC2006–present: Gaborone United-References:... 87'

South Africa South Africa national football team The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...	2 - 2 (8-9)pk	Zambia Zambia national football team The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
Lungisani Ndlela Lungisani Ndlela Lungisani Ndlela is a South African football striker for Premier Soccer League club Moroka Swallows and South Africa. Standing at 2.00m, he is one of the tallest players in world football.-References:... 63'		James Chamanga James Chamanga James Chamanga is a Zambian football striker who plays for Dalian Shide and Zambia.Chamanga made his international debut on 26 February, 2005 against Botswana and five months later he scored his first international goal in the COSAFA Cup semifinal against South Africa... 18'
Abram Raselemane Abram Raselemane Abram Melato "Fire" Raselemane was a South African football striker for Premier Soccer League club Bidvest Wits and South Africa.... 60'		Christopher Katongo Christopher Katongo Christopher Katongo is a Zambian international footballer who plays professionally for Chinese club Henan Construction F.C., as a striker.-Club career:... 24'

Final

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe national football team The Zimbabwe national football team, nicknamed The Warriors, is the national team of Zimbabwe and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association. They were known as the Southern Rhodesia national football team from 1939–1964, then the Rhodesia national football team until 1980, when Rhodesia...	1 - 0	Zambia Zambia national football team The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
Francis Chandida Francis Chandida Francis Chandida is a Zimbabwean football midfielder.He has been capped for the Zimbabwean national team.He scored the winning goal in the 2005 COSAFA Cup, and was in the Zimbabwean squad for the 2006 African Cup of Nations.-Clubs:... 84'

2005 COSAFA Cup Winner:

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe national football team

The Zimbabwe national football team, nicknamed The Warriors, is the national team of Zimbabwe and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association. They were known as the Southern Rhodesia national football team from 1939–1964, then the Rhodesia national football team until 1980, when Rhodesia...

Third title

Top scorers

Name		Goals
1.	Zambia Collins Mbesuma Collins Mbesuma Collins Mbesuma is a Zambian footballer. He is nicknamed The Hurricane or Ntofontofo.-Career:Mbesuma was born in Luanshya...	4
2.	South Africa Katlego Mphela Katlego Mphela Katlego Mphela is a South African footballer who currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa....	3
3.	Zimbabwe Cephas Chimedza Cephas Chimedza Cephas Chimedza is a Zimbabwean football Defensive midfielder, who is currently plays for Royal Cappellen F.C. in Belgium....	2
	Zimbabwe Sageby Sandaka Sageby Sandaka Sageby Sandakaa is a Zimbabwean football striker.He has been capped for the Zimbabwean national team.-Clubs:2003-2005: AmaZulu Bulawayo2005-2006: Monomotapa United FC2006–present: Gaborone United-References:...	2
	Zimbabwe Francis Chandida Francis Chandida Francis Chandida is a Zimbabwean football midfielder.He has been capped for the Zimbabwean national team.He scored the winning goal in the 2005 COSAFA Cup, and was in the Zimbabwean squad for the 2006 African Cup of Nations.-Clubs:...	2

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