Today marks the semi-finals of the COSAFA Cup, a competition reserved for national teams from Southern Africa. In a highly anticipated match, host country Zambia faces its South African neighbor. Hervé Renard, the coach of Chipolopolo, considers his team the favorite and is focused on securing victory. On the other side, Gordon Igesund, despite missing some key players retained by top clubs, believes in the strength of his well-stocked group.
In the other semi-final, Zimbabwe takes on Lesotho. Lesotho, a surprise opponent in the quarter-finals against Angola, faces a challenging match against Zimbabwe. The outcome of this match remains highly unpredictable.