The 2017 COSAFA Women’s Championship Local Organising Committee (LOC) has expressed gratitude to the supporters who attended the games during the tournament.

The tournament was held in Bulawayo and more than 23 000 fans attended the final between Zimbabwe and South Africa. According to ZIFA website, the LOC Chairperson and ZIFA vice president, Omega Sibanda thanked the supporters who came in their numbers and made the tournament a success.

“The tournament organisers are deeply grateful to all supporters who made it to the stadia, and all those who supported the team from elsewhere, in Zimbabwe and abroad,” said Sibanda

“The sight at the stadia showed everyone that Zimbabwe is a good host, a place where football is the people’s sport.”

The huge figures recorded at the games were however a result of free entries at all matches during the tournament. Nonetheless, the fans’ support was vital in successfully hosting the tournament