COSAFA Cup kicks off June Football Frenzy on SuperSport

SuperSport will be the official broadcaster for the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2025, bringing live coverage of the football tournament to viewers across the continent from 4 to 15 June.

The tournament kicks off with hosts South Africa facing Mozambique, featuring promising talent and a strong coaching team for South Africa.

SuperSport is thrilled to announce that it will be the official broadcaster of the highly anticipated HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2025, bringing unmatched coverage of the thrilling Southern African football spectacle directly to viewers across the continent.

Football fans can prepare for an exhilarating tournament, which runs from 4 to 15 June, featuring some of the region’s most promising talent, all live on SuperSport.

All COSAFA Cup matches will be available to DStv Access and Compact customers in SA, as well as GOtv in the Rest of Africa.

The tournament will kick off a football frenzy on SuperSport with the Fifa Club World Cup to follow on 15 June, and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Women's EUROs kickstarting in July.

The COSAFA Cup kicks off with a tantalising Group A clash between hosts South Africa and Mozambique at the Toyota Stadium in Mangaung in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, 4 June at 14:40 CAT on SS Africa 1, SS PSL, Max1, Max360 and SS Variety 4.

This highly anticipated encounter is a repeat of their opening fixture from last year, which finished in an entertaining 1-1 draw.

With both teams boasting an array of exciting young talent this year, expectations are high for another captivating thriller.

South Africa will be coached by Vela Khumalo, who admits the new-look Mozambique will be a closed book to him.

Khumalo, who also serves as the South African U17 men’s national team coach, will be assisted by Reneilwe Letsholonyane, while Molefi Ntseki will provide invaluable expertise as Technical Advisor to the COSAFA side during the regional tournament.

Coach Khumalo has strategically selected players who were part of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos’s preliminary squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Tanzania and Mozambique next month.

Furthermore, he has recognised and included players who will be considered for selection in the South African team set to represent the country in the 2025 African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament.

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The excitement continues with the second game in Group A, as six-time winners Zimbabwe face Mauritius at 17:50 CAT at the same venue.

Zimbabwe will be determined to reclaim the trophy, having not lifted it since 2018, while Mauritius aims to break new ground and advance beyond the group stages for the first time.

Thursday, 5 June, marks the start of Group B action, with Malawi and Lesotho playing the first game at 14:50 CAT.

Later in the evening, Angola and Namibia will be in action at 17:50 CAT in a repeat of last year’s final, which saw Palancas Negras emerge victorious with a dominant 5-0 win.

Friday, 6 June, marks the beginning of the three-team Group D, with record seven-time winners Zambia clashing with Comoros at 17:50 CAT.

Saturday, 7 June, will feature the second round of fixtures in Group A, as well as the commencement of Group C when East Africa guest nation Tanzania takes on Madagascar at 17:50 CAT.

Please note that all fixtures and kick-off times are subject to change, and that the COSAFA Cup will be made available to access and in SA and the rest of the African continent and will also be made available on GOtv value.

The groups competing in the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA CUP 2025 are:

GROUP A: South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zimbabwe

GROUP B: Angola, Namibia, Malawi, Lesotho

GROUP C: Tanzania, Madagascar, Eswatini

GROUP D: Zambia, Comoros, Botswana

SuperSport is committed to providing comprehensive, live coverage of every single match, ensuring fans don't miss a moment of the captivating football on display. Catch all the action live on Your World of Champions.

For full broadcast information, visit SuperSport.com.