Erasmus Shalihaxwe
The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) has called on women football commentators interested in regional football activities to submit their names for commentating opportunities.
The football governing body of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced on Monday, encouraging aspiring female commentators and presenters from all SADC countries to apply.
COSAFA plans to host a two-day workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa, from April 8-9, 2025, to train new talent.
This follows the success of last year’s inaugural Women’s Commentator Workshop.
“Following the hugely successful inaugural Women’s Commentator Workshop held last year, COSAFA will again look to unearth new talent in 2025, extending the programme to include Presenters,” COSAFA stated.
Applicants are required to possess key qualities such as a powerful voice, refined delivery, knowledge of football, and a passion for engaging audiences.
Interested candidates should submit a two-minute video or audio clip of themselves commentating on a game or presenting a pre-match or halftime show, along with a CV, to COSAFA’s email, media@cosafa.com, by 14 March.
“Send us a two-minute video or audio clip of yourself commentating on a game or presenting a pre-match or halftime show—it can be from your couch at home—and a CV that tells us who you are, and you could be set on the path to a career in broadcast journalism,” COSAFA said.
Applicants from outside South Africa are encouraged to have valid passports to facilitate travel. Those who do not hear from COSAFA by 21 March should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Namibia Football Association spokesperson, Isack Hamata welcomed the initiative, noting that Namibia has female football presenters on local radio stations who could benefit from the opportunity.
“We have some presenters and commentators on some of our radio stations. I wish for them to get more exposure and more training so they can widen the reach of our game and, by so doing, help to create a strong football brand. At the same time, it is also about making sure many more Namibians appreciate the football talent we have in our country. The more exposure, the better the prospects of exporting our talented players,” Hamata said.
The initiative aims to empower women in football broadcasting and enhance the visibility of the sport across the region.
