The COSAFA League match between Malawi and South Africa will take place at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday at 6:30 pm IST.
Malawi and South Africa are set to compete against each other in the third-place match of the 2023 COSAFA Cup, taking place at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday. Malawi suffered a loss on penalties to Lesotho in the semifinals, while South Africa was narrowly defeated 2-1 by Zambia.
Despite having a numerical advantage for most of the game, Malawi couldn’t overcome Lesotho in their semi-final clash. Lesotho took the lead through Jane Thaba Ntso, but Malawi equalized with Chawanangwa Kaonga’s goal, leading to a penalty shootout where Malawi failed to convert their first three spot-kicks. This defeat ended Malawi’s six-match unbeaten streak since their 4-0 loss to Egypt in the AFCON qualifiers. Their next challenge is against an opponent who has only won once in the previous 10 encounters across all competitions. With their best-ever COSAFA Cup finish already secured, Malawi aims to end the tournament positively.
Despite initially having a strong position, South Africa suffered a 2-1 defeat against Zambia at the Princess Magogo Stadium. Tshegofatso Mabasa gave South Africa the lead, but goals from Golden Mashata and Albert Kangwanda turned the tide in Zambia’s favor. This loss ended South Africa’s 10-match unbeaten streak, which began in September 2022 with a 4-0 victory over Sierra Leone. While a third-place finish was not their initial goal on home soil, South Africa still aims to put on a captivating performance for their supporters.
Malawi probable starting lineup: Munthali, Sanudi, Mwase, Chembezi, Idana, Mwaungulu, Aaron, Lungu, Nkhoma, Kaonga, Kumwembe
South Africa probable starting lineup: Mzimela, Lakay, Mohamme, Allan, Sikhakhane, Cele, Mthethwa, Mogalia, Kapinga, Mabasa, Rayners
Malawi
| Opponents | Score |
| Lesotho | 1-2 (L) |
| Comoros | 2-0 (W) |
| Seychelles | 2-0 (W) |
| Zambia | 1-0 (W) |
| Ethiopia | 0-0 (D) |
South Africa
| Opponents | Score |
| Zambia | 1-2 (L) |
| Eswatini | 2-1 (W) |
| Botswana | 2-1 (W) |
| Namibia | 1-1 (D) |
| Morocco | 2-1 (W) |
| Results | Score |
| South Africa beat Malawi | 1-0 |
| Malawi beat South Africa | 1-0 |
| South Africa beat Malawi | 2-1 |
| South africa beat Malawi | 3-1 |
| South Africa beat Malawi | 3-0 |
The COSAFA League match between Malawi and South Africa will take place at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday at 6:30 pm IST.
| Malawi vs South Africa | Key Details |
| Date | July 16 (Malawi) |
| Venue | King Zwelithini Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Malawi | 3:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in South Africa | 3:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:30 pm (Sunday) |
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