Young Brave Warriors Fall 3–0 to Mozambique in COSAFA U20 Semi-Final
Namibia’s Young Brave Warriors’ impressive run at the COSAFA U20 tournament came to an end after they suffered a 3–0 defeat to Mozambique in the semi-final in Maputo.
Mozambique ended Namibia’s perfect group-stage record, with the Young Brave Warriors having won all three of their group matches without conceding a goal.
Mozambique took control of the semi-final and opened the scoring through Martinho Começar. Diego Pelembe then added a second goal before Hissen Socrate completed the scoring to secure Mozambique a 3–0 victory.
The match was played in front of a packed stadium, with strong support for the home side.
Mozambique will now face South Africa in the final after South Africa defeated Zambia 4–2 in the other semi-final.
Namibia will meet Zambia in the third-place play-off, with both teams looking to finish the tournament with a podium position.
Mozambique and South Africa have also secured their places at the U20 AFCON 2027.
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