Online Reporter
RUTENDO Makore won the Golden Boot award but Zimbabwe fell 1-3 to Zambia in a COSAFA Women Championship third-place play-off match in South Africa yesterday.
Makore scored in first-half injury time for her third goal of the tournament.
Agnes Phiri scored twice in the first half, while Mercy Chipasula added a third on the stroke of half-time to seal victory and the bronze medal for the Zambians.
Makore, the 2017 top scorer, joined Malawi duo Deborah Henry and Ireen Khumalo, along with Lesotho’s Makhotso Moalosi, at the top of the scoring charts.
But, the Zimbabwean was handed the Golden Boot award.
Zambia could have added more after the break, but Agnes Musesa, Phiri and Kabange Mupopo missed the target.
Namibia’s Melissa Matheus won the Golden Glove, while her teammate Coleman was named Player of the Tournament.
South Africa claimed the Fair Play prize.
“Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship,” said Hollywoodbets Head of Operations, Morgan Shandu.
“It has been inspiring to watch the incredible action at the tournament.
“The calibre of football displayed over the past few weeks has without a doubt demonstrated that women’s football in Southern Africa is thriving.
“The passion, determination and skill shown by every team, speaks volumes about the bright future of the sport.” – Sports Reporter/COSAFA
