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27.02.2015 Sports News

Ghana's Black Stars set to clash with Zambia in COSAFA semi-finals

By ghanasoccernet.com
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Defending champions Zambia and guest side Ghana are on a semi-final collision course should they both advance from the 2015 COSAFA Cup quarter-finals.

According to the full fixtures released by COSAFA after Thursday night's draw in Johannesburg, a semi-final date awaits The Black Stars and Chipolopolo on May 27.

Ghana will kick-off the knock-out phase of the tournament on May 24 with a quarter-final date against winner from Group B comprising of Madagascar, Lesotho, Swaziland and the tournament's other guest team Tanzania.

Four-time champions Zambia will play their quarter-final tie 24 hours later when they face victor from Group A.

Namibia, The Seychelles, Mauritius and four-time champions Zimbabwe will battle for that one quarterfinal spot to face Zambia.

Meanwhile, hosts and three-time COSAFA champions South Africa will play Botswana in their quarterfinal fixture on May 25.

The winner will face Malawi or Mozambique who will clash on May 24.

Loser's in the quarter-finals will be relegated to the Plate semifinal on May 27 for a place in the categories' May 29 final.

The main event final including the third-and-fourth play-off will take place on May 30.

South Africa will host the 2015 COSAFA Cup from May 17-30 in the North-West Province.

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