WINDHOEK, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) revealed on Friday that the line-up for the 2018 Mopani Copper Mines COSAFA U-20 Championships is complete, after Namibia was confirmed as the 12th and final team to compete in Kitwe, Zambia from December 2 to 14.

Namibia did not compete in 2016, but returned last year and narrowly missed out on a place in the semifinals after being held to a 0-0 draw by Zimbabwe in their final pool match.

According to the statement, the first-round draw will take place in Kitwe on Wednesday, October 31, where the 12 teams will be placed in three pools of four sides.

The top team in each pool and the best-placed runner-up will advance to the semifinals.

Champions South Africa will return to defend their title and will be among the pre-tournament favorites, though they are expected to field a much-changed side. Enditem