LOBAMBA – Eswatini will welcome the 2025 COSSASA Games from August 24 to 27, marking the country’s first time hosting the regional school sports event since 2019. Competitions will be held at Somhlolo Stadium and Olympia Africa, with about 1,000 delegates expected to attend.
Six countries are confirmed to take part: Eswatini, South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Namibia. Young athletes will compete in athletics, basketball, netball, volleyball, and soccer across Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 categories.
Lucky Dlamini, treasurer of the Eswatini Schools Sports Association (ESSA) and COSSASA executive representative, described the event as an opportunity to showcase the nation’s hospitality and emerging talent.
The Local Organising Committee is inviting businesses and vendors to participate. Corporate stalls are available for R1,000 per day or R4,000 for the full four-day event, while street vendors can book a flat rate of R400. Interested parties can contact the marketing team at 76734034 or 79734034, or email cossasa2025@outlook.com.
The public can attend free of charge, enjoying a collaborative effort led by ESSA with support from the Eswatini Sports and Recreational Council, the Ministry of Education, and the Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association. Sponsors include INSTACASH, Premier Foods, and OncAura Wellness Centre.
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