Jomo Cosmos: Exploring Football History in South Africa's National Pride

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Jomo Cosmos Football Club

The Jomo Cosmos Football Club was a professional football club based in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1969 as Highlands Park, the team changed its name to Jomo Cosmos in 1990.

  • Early Success: The team experienced early success, winning the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1979 and the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1986.
  • African Continental Competitions: Jomo Cosmos participated in several African continental competitions, including the CAF Champions League, where they finished as runners-up in 1995.
  • National Championships: The team won several national championships, including the South African Premier Division