Mozambique and Botswana win
Mozambique and Botswana were the big winners on the third day of the Cosafa under-17 Girls’ Championship that is being staged in Windhoek, Namibia, both recording what could be crucial victories.
Mozambique secured a big 11-0 victory over Mauritius that gives them a chance of being the best runner-up in in the group phase. They could yet finish top if Mauritius pull off a shock win over Zambia on Tuesday.
Jessica Andicene netted a hattrick for the Mozambicans, who had nine different scorers, though one of those was Mauritius defender Abellia Armance, who put the ball into her own net.
It was a commanding performance from the Mozambicans, who had lost their opener 4-0 to defending champions Zambia on Saturday.
Botswana completed a comfortable 3-0 Group C victory over Zimbabwe, who were playing their first game in the tournament.
Hope Lesotho netted a brace for Botswana, the first from the penalty-spot and the second a wonderful long-range finish as she caught the Zimbabwe goalkeeper off her line.
Gorata Kgotle added the third for her side in what was a comprehensive win in the end.
Botswana were edged 1-0 by Lesotho in their first game on Sunday in what could yet be a tight pool if Zimbabwe beat Lesotho in their final game on Wednesday.
The action continues on Tuesday as Zambia take on Mauritius (12h00 local time/10h00 GMT) in the final game in Group B.
The Zambians will be looking to join Malawi in the semi-finals after the latter qualified from Group A on Sunday.
The second game on Tuesday sees hosts Namibia and Comoros clash as they both seek a big win to keep them in contention for the best runner-up spot. That game is at 15h00 local time / 13h00 GMT. – Cosafa.com
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