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The COSAFA Under-17 Girls' Championship taking place in Windhoek, Namibia between May 10 and May 17 will offer promising young talents in the area an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, possibly catching the attention of a national senior team coach. In the past, the championship has frequently achieved this feat, as players who performed exceptionally well subsequently made rapid contributions to their country's senior national team. Below is a list featuring the top scorers from each of the last four tournaments dating back to the first one held in Mauritius in 2019. JESSICA WADE (SOUTH AFRICA) - 10 OBJECTIVES Wade from South Africa participated in the championships held in 2019 and 2020, scoring five goals in each year, demonstrating remarkable consistency. Six years ago, she led her team into the finals, only to lose against dominant Uganda. However, she was unable to replicate this success in 2020 when her squad ended up fi...

Leading Angola's national women's futsal team as head coach, Henrique Lopes Fernandes do Rosário, commonly referred to as Rosário Nandinho, is gearing up to achieve a significant landmark in his coaching career. For the very first time, Angola will join the CAF Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to occur in Morocco between April 22nd and 30th. Facing this significant milestone, the coach combines ambitious goals with practical expectations. Competing in Group B along with Guinea and Egypt, Angola encounters a formidable task ahead. However, Rosário has faith in his team members, their consistent improvement, and the shared drive this international competition might spark. In this discussion, he articulates his perspectives, aspirations, and the principles he seeks to instill in upcoming talent. CAFOnline.com: Angola is in Group B with Guinea and Egypt. What are your first impressions? Henrique Lop...

On Wednesday, April 16, several games are scheduled as part of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL). At 4 pm, Espoir faces off against Orion, followed by Kepler versus APR at 6:30 pm. The night concludes with Tigers hosting Patriots at 9 pm at Petit Stade indoor gymnasium. The Patriots aim to secure victory over the Tigers in order to regain third place in the standings and enhance their playoff prospects. Previously, both teams had some success; Patriots recently returned to winning form after defeating another opponent, while ESP was edged out by APR earlier this week. Currently, Tigers hold the third spot with 19 points alongside Patriots, who occupy the fourth slot. Coach Sunny Niyomugabo expressed confidence about his team’s ability to reach their objectives despite acknowledging the challenges ahead. In addition, Kepler—ranked seventh—is set to take on first-place leader APR, boasting an impressive tally of 28 points. On the lower end of the rankings, last-ranked Espoir goes u...