The 20th edition of the COSAFA Cup is set to take place in Nelson Mandela Bay from 7-18 July 2021 and will see hosts South Africa go head to head with regional rivals Lesotho, Eswatini and Botswana in Group A.
The tournament, which was cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will also see Senegal take part in this year's edition of the competition after the West African giants were invited to compete as guests.
Senegal have been drawn alongside Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Namibia in Group C, while reigning champions Zambia will compete with Malawi, Madagascar and Comoros in Group B for a spot in the knockout stages.
Nelson Mandela Bay will be hosting the event first time after holding the previous three COSAFA Women's Championships, while the metropolitan was also previously the venue for the COSAFA Men's and Women's U17 U20 championships.
Group A: South Africa (hosts), Lesotho, Eswatini Botswana
Group B: Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar Comoros
Group C: Senegal (guests), Zimbabwe, Mozambique Namibia
