Destombes: Photo Credit: COSAFA media.
Forbes Africa has honoured the Council of Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) executive director, Sue Destombes, for her role in developing football in Southern Africa and the continent.
Destombes was honoured with the prestigious Forbes Woman Africa Sports Award for 2025 on Wednesday at a glittering ceremony in Pretoria, South Africa.
Forbes Africa says Destombes has contributed to the empowerment “of girls and boys, men and women through football, using the COSAFA tournaments holistically to provide career pathways.”
The COSAFA boss told the association’s media that she was grateful for the accolade attributing it to teamwork.
“I extend my gratitude to Forbes Woman Africa for this recognition, to my colleagues, mentors, and the incredible team I have had the privilege of working with over the years,” Destombes told COSAFA media.
“And it belongs to every woman who fights for her place at the table, and every person who believes in the power of opportunity.”
Destombes has been a key player in the rapid expansion of COSAFA into an organisation that leads football development in Southern Africa.
Hundreds of men and women have started their international playing careers at COSAFA events and gone on to have stellar careers – all under the stewardship of Destombes, COSAFA says.
COSAFA is one of the strongest CAF zones which organizes competitions for most age groups regularly every year.
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