The Zimbabwe national schools team ended their 2026 Cossasa Games campaign in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, dismantling Lesotho in the final at White City Stadium to lift the regional title on home soil.
From the opening whistle, Zimbabwe controlled possession and tempo, leaving the visitors chasing shadows. The hosts, cheered on by a passionate Bulawayo crowd, turned their superiority into a commanding lead before the interval and never looked back.
Lesotho struggled to contain Zimbabwe’s quick passing and movement, and the result was effectively sealed as the match wore on. The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive victory for the hosts, who saved their most complete performance for the tournament’s closing fixture.
The triumph caps a successful week for Zimbabwe at the Cossasa Games, which brought together school teams from across the Southern African region. Coaches and players will now turn their attention to building on this success in future competitions.
