Grace Kakangula netted a winner for Silver Strikers against Costa do Sol at Gaborone United Stadium.
Friday, 21 August 2026
Costa do Sol 1-2 Silver Strikers, Gaborone United Stadium
Lucia Mocambique opened the scoring for the Mozambican side. Costa do Sol went into the halftime break leading by 1-0. Ireen Khumalo levelled matters for the Malawian side through a free kick. Grace Kakangula netted a winner for the Malawian side. With this match result, Costa do Sol lost their opening match of the 2026 COSAFA Women’s Champions League and Silver Strikers also won their opening match of the the 2026 COSAFA Women’s Champions League.
Mamelodi Sundowns 8-0 Nsingizini Hotspurs, Gaborone United Stadium
Lelona Daweti opened the scoring for the South African side. Isabella Ludwig doubled the lead for the South African side. Refilwe Tholakele tripled the lead for the South African side. Lolwethu Daweti added the fourth goal for the South African side. Lelona Daweti added the fifth goal and also completed her brace for the South African side. Refilwe Tholakele added the sixth goal for the South African side. Refilwe Tholakele added the seventh goal and also completed her hat-trick for the South African side. Mamelodi Sundowns went into the halftime break leading by 7-0. Sandra Mugwara added the eighth goal and also sealed the win for the South African side in the second half. With this match result, Mamelodi Sundowns won their opening match of the 2026 COSAFA Women’s Champions League and Nsingizini Hotspurs also lost their opening match of the 2026 COSAFA Women’s Champions League.