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Gqeberha in the News 4 November 2024

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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

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