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2023 COSAFA Women's Championship squads

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2023 COSAFA Women's Championship is an international women's association football tournament set to be held in Gauteng, South Africa from 4 to 15 October 2023. The 12 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.

The age listed for each player is on 4 October 2023, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of the tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality than their own national team.

Group A

South Africa

Malawi

Head coach: Lovemore Fazili

The final 23-player squad was announced on 1 October 2023.[1]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Mercy Sikelo (2000-11-28)28 November 2000 (aged 22) Malawi Ntopwa FC
1GK Esther Maulidi Malawi Mighty Wanderers Queens
1GK Martha Cosmas Malawi Civil Service

2DF Mary Major Malawi MDF Lioness
2DF Patricia Nyirenda Malawi MDF Lioness
2DF Rose Alufandika Malawi Ntopwa FC
2DF Maggie Chavula Malawi Ascent Academy
2DF Faith Chinzimu Malawi Ascent Academy
2DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 31) Zambia Elite Ladies
2DF Ireen Khumalo Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies
2DF Bernadettar Mkandawire Malawi Nyasa Big Bullets

3MF Funny Magombo Malawi Ntopwa FC
3MF Rose Kabzere Malawi Ascent Academy
3MF Leticia Chinyamula Malawi Ascent Academy
3MF Lyna James Malawi Nyasa Big Bullets
3MF Carolyn Mathyola Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies
3MF Madyina Nguluwe (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 27) Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies
3MF Sarah Mlimbika Malawi Ndirande Soccer Giants

4FW Chikondi Gondwe (1998-09-19)19 September 1998 (aged 25) Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies
4FW Vanessa Chikupila (1991-04-02)2 April 1991 (aged 32) Malawi Nyasa Big Bullets
4FW Temwa Chawinga (1998-09-20)20 September 1998 (aged 25) China Wuhan Jianghan University
4FW Sabina Thom (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 27) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
4FW Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 26) Malawi MDF Lioness

Madagascar

Head coach: Beatrice Theodore

The final 23-player squad was announced on 30 September 2023.[2]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Anastasie Rasoanarivo Madagascar ASCUF
1GK Christina Franiania Madagascar Disciples FC

2DF Thérèse Fabiola Tolizafy Madagascar AFDA
2DF Emilienne Solange Madagascar ASCUF
2DF Geneviève Razafindramilina Madagascar SABNAM
2DF Anjarasoa Velomanantsoly Madagascar MIFA
2DF Florine Mamitine Madagascar SOM
2DF Zirah Adylaya Madagascar SABNAM
2DF Ourda Madagascar AFDA
2DF Irlac Floriette Ramanantenasoa Madagascar Disciples FC

3MF Fitiavana Sitrakiniaina Ramanantsoa (1998-08-05)5 August 1998 (aged 25) Madagascar Disciples FC
3MF Nadia Ravaosolonirimanana Madagascar MIFA
3MF Heliosa Haingo Randrianarivelo (2000-07-22)22 July 2000 (aged 23) Madagascar SABNAM
3MF Hanitriniaina Nivonirina (1993-06-30)30 June 1993 (aged 30) Madagascar SABNAM
3MF Jacques Novelinah Tombo Madagascar AFDA
3MF Andoniaina Rasamison Madagascar MIFA
3MF Elisa Rasoarimamonjy Madagascar Disciples FC
3MF Noëlla Razafindrasoa Madagascar FCF
3MF Razanarisoa Julie Solonilaina (1995-01-28)28 January 1995 (aged 28) Madagascar ASCUF
3MF Véronique Raharimalala (1987-02-27)27 February 1987 (aged 36) Madagascar SABNAM
3MF Jackia Bao Madagascar SOM

4FW Farelle Ravelomanana Madagascar ASCUF
4FW Mamisoa Rasoarimalala Madagascar Disciples FC

Eswatini

Head coach:

The final 18-player squad was announced on 30 September 2023.[3]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Tibuyile Ngcamphalala Eswatini Young Buffaloes
1GK Gcinile Dlamini (2003-06-10)10 June 2003 (aged 20) Eswatini Young Buffaloes

2DF Welile Ndwandwe Eswatini Young Buffaloes
2DF Simangele Sikhondze (2002-02-02)2 February 2002 (aged 21) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
2DF Thulile Dvuba (1988-11-12)12 November 1988 (aged 34) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
2DF Futhi Dlamini (1993-07-11)11 July 1993 (aged 30) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
2DF Badelisile Ngozo Eswatini Young Buffaloes
2DF Samkelisiwe Fakedze Eswatini Nsingizini Hotspurs

3MF Mazwi Dube (1993-09-29)29 September 1993 (aged 30) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
3MF Sikhanyiso Magagula (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 26) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
3MF Nokuthula Ndlovu Eswatini Green Mamba
3MF Sisanda Ndzinisa Eswatini Young Buffaloes
3MF Nondumiso Dlamini (1999-01-31)31 January 1999 (aged 24) Eswatini Young Buffaloes

4FW Celiwe Nkambule (1993-02-19)19 February 1993 (aged 30) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
4FW Nomfuneko Gamedze Eswatini Mbabane Swallows
4FW Thulisile Thring (1998-12-14)14 December 1998 (aged 24) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
4FW Tenanile Ngcamphalala (1998-02-15)15 February 1998 (aged 25) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
4FW Sebenzile Mavuso Eswatini Young Buffaloes

Group B

Zambia

Head coach: Bruce Mwape

The final 23-player squad was announced on 29 September 2023.[4]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Eunice Sakala (2002-05-23)23 May 2002 (aged 21) Zambia Nkwazi Queens
1GK Leticia Lungu (2004-08-07)7 August 2004 (aged 19) Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
1GK Ngambo Musole (1998-06-26)26 June 1998 (aged 25) Zambia Green Buffaloes

2DF Lushomo Mweemba (2001-04-10)10 April 2001 (aged 22) Zambia Green Buffaloes
2DF Esther Siamfuko (2004-08-08)8 August 2004 (aged 19) Zambia Green Buffaloes
2DF Judith Soko (2004-03-31)31 March 2004 (aged 19) Zambia YASA
2DF Vast Phiri (1996-02-03)3 February 1996 (aged 27) Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
2DF Jacqueline Nkole (1998-08-05)5 August 1998 (aged 25) Zambia Indeni Roses
2DF Pauline Zulu (2003-03-03) 3 March 2003 (age 21) Zambia Elite Ladies
2DF Thelma Chella Zambia ZANACO Ladies

3MF Evarine Katongo (2002-12-29)29 December 2002 (aged 20) Zambia ZISD Women
3MF Susan Banda (1990-07-06)6 July 1990 (aged 33) Zambia Red Arrows
3MF Esther Banda (2004-11-21)21 November 2004 (aged 18) Zambia BUSA
3MF Comfort Selemani (2004-11-28)28 November 2004 (aged 18) Zambia Elite Ladies
3MF Regina Chanda (2002-06-22)22 June 2002 (aged 21) Zambia ZANACO Ladies
3MF Salome Phiri (2002-12-08)8 December 2002 (aged 20) Zambia Green Buffaloes

4FW Natasha Nanyangwe (1999-07-27)27 July 1999 (aged 24) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Maylan Mulenga (2003-05-17)17 May 2003 (aged 20) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Fridah Kabwe (1998-01-21)21 January 1998 (aged 25) Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
4FW Eneless Phiri (2003-06-02)2 June 2003 (aged 20) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Agness Phiri (2003-04-11)11 April 2003 (aged 20) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Rita Mwila Kaoma Zambia Police Dove Queens
4FW Sarah Jere Zambia ZANACO Ladies

Mozambique

Head coach:

The final 22-player squad was announced on 2 October 2023.[5]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Neima Nhamirre (2001-06-25) 25 June 2001 (age 23) Mozambique CD Costa do Sol
1GK Fátima Teodoro Mozambique Viveiros de Nampula
1GK Assumini Linge Mozambique Ferroviário da Beira

2DF Rosa Mainque (1999-04-29) 29 April 1999 (age 25) Mozambique CD Costa do Sol
2DF Isaura Chidembo (2003-06-25) 25 June 2003 (age 21) Mozambique Desportivo Da Matola
2DF Emília Saene Mozambique CD Costa do Sol
2DF Joana Ataíde Mozambique Cocoricó da Beira
2DF Amélia Banze (1993-03-17) 17 March 1993 (age 31) Mozambique CD Matchedje de Maputo
2DF Virgínia Fernando (2000-01-24) 24 January 2000 (age 24) Mozambique União Desportiva de Lichinga
2DF Elisabeth Chimwaze Mozambique Desportivo de Angónia
2DF Amélia Mazembe Mozambique Ferroviário da Beira

3MF Albertina Pondja (1993-05-23) 23 May 1993 (age 31) Mozambique CD Costa do Sol
3MF Inês Chingueleze Mozambique CD Costa do Sol
3MF Deolinda Gove (1999-08-06) 6 August 1999 (age 25) Mozambique Black Bulls
3MF Lúcia Leila (1993-12-22) 22 December 1993 (age 31) Denmark Boldklubben af 1893
3MF Isabel Jorge (2001-04-27) 27 April 2001 (age 23) Mozambique Águias Especiais

4FW Cina Manuel (1995-07-09) 9 July 1995 (age 29) Mozambique União Desportiva de Lichinga
4FW Cidália Cuta (1998-10-27) 27 October 1998 (age 26) Tanzania Yanga Princess
4FW Roseline Mondlane Mozambique Ferroviário da Beira
4FW Steiza Sumburane Mozambique Águias Especiais
4FW Lónica Tsanwane (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 22) Mozambique Black Bulls
4FW Esmeralda Davide Mozambique União Desportiva de Lichinga

Angola

Head coach: Sousa Garcia

The final 23-player squad was announced on 21 September 2023.[6]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Rita Luís José Angola
1GK Odilia Kaita Angola

2DF Cátia Alves Angola
2DF Matondo Matuvova Angola
2DF Emacleny Lando Angola
2DF Manuela Simão (2002-04-04)4 April 2002 (aged 21) Angola
2DF Vanuza Francisco (2001-06-08)8 June 2001 (aged 22) Angola

3MF Francisca de Azevedo (1997-09-19)19 September 1997 (aged 26) Angola
3MF Joana Campos Angola
3MF Victoria Fernando Angola
3MF Luciana Alberto Angola
3MF Marlene Ponda Angola
3MF Ladaínha Silyomunu Haufiku (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 31) Angola
3MF Ana Manuel da Costa Angola
3MF Margarete Mendes (2002-08-16)16 August 2002 (aged 21) Angola
3MF Paulina Nsumbo Angola
3MF Zeferina Caupe (1999-07-11)11 July 1999 (aged 24) Angola
3MF Sara Luvunga (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 24) Angola
3MF Gullhermina sachlmola Angola
3MF Rosa Ngueve Jamba Angola
3MF Arminda lopes Angola

4FW Cristina Makua (1995-05-14)14 May 1995 (aged 28) Angola
4FW Marcelina Bera Angola

Comoros

Head coach:

The final 23-player squad was announced on 18 September 2023.[7]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Nathanie Anrifou Comoros FC Mwalimdjini
1GK Zoumroiti Onzadi Halidi Comoros FC Mirontsy
1GK Amina Ben Ali Abdou (2005-04-26)26 April 2005 (aged 18) Comoros FC Inanga

2DF Samra Ali Comoros FC de Ouani
2DF Naima Kadafi (2005-12-22)22 December 2005 (aged 17) Comoros Twamaya FC
2DF Souniati Soula Moussa Comoros Etoile du Centre de Salamani
2DF Nourouzamane Ahmed (2004-03-16)16 March 2004 (aged 19) Comoros FC Mwalimdjini
2DF Nourdati Mohamed Boinali (1999-10-02)2 October 1999 (aged 24) Comoros Ouvanga Espoir de Moya
2DF Hairyat Abdourahmane (1994-04-07)7 April 1994 (aged 29) Comoros Olympique de Moroni
2DF Zalhata Soilihi (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 24) Comoros Olympique de Moroni
2DF Chaharzad Mohamed Boinali Comoros Ouvanga Espoir de Moya

3MF Goula Sufati Ainati Comoros Twamaya FC
3MF Moustaoui Saïd Thoueni Comoros FC Domoni
3MF Dalila Damdji Adinane Comoros Ouvanga Espoir de Moya
3MF Endjouatiddine Mohamed Comoros FC Inanga
3MF Houfrane Mistoihi Comoros FC de Ouani
3MF Maltoufa Mchangama (2002-11-07)7 November 2002 (aged 20) Comoros Olympique de Moroni

4FW Nakchat Mohamed Comoros Ouvanga Espoir de Moya
4FW Housnatillah binti Charanfa Comoros Volcan Club de Moroni
4FW Joséphine Théophile Georges Comoros FC de Ouani
4FW Anllaouia Hadhirami Ali (2003-03-09)9 March 2003 (aged 20) Comoros Olympique de Moroni
4FW Roukiat Mohamed Ahamadi Comoros FC Mwalimdjini
4FW Nasrati Saïd Ali Comoros Panasco de Malé

Group C

Namibia

Botswana

Zimbabwe

Head coach: Shadreck Mlauzi

The final 21-player squad was announced on 2 October 2023.[8]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Cynthia Shonga (2000-06-18)18 June 2000 (aged 23) Zimbabwe Harare City Queens
1GK Chido Dzingirai (1991-10-25)25 October 1991 (aged 31) Zimbabwe Correctional Queens
1GK Lindiwe Magwede (1991-12-01)1 December 1991 (aged 31) Zimbabwe Herentals Queens

2DF Eunice Chibanda (1993-03-26)26 March 1993 (aged 30) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos Queens
2DF Vimbai Mharadzi Zimbabwe Chapungu Queens
2DF Nobukhosi Ncube (1993-02-17)17 February 1993 (aged 30) Zimbabwe Chapungu Queens
2DF Edline Mutumbami (1996-10-13)13 October 1996 (aged 26) Zimbabwe Chapungu Queens
2DF Thelma Masawi Zimbabwe Platinum Royals
2DF Purity Mugayi Zimbabwe Black Rhinos Queens
2DF Nokukhanya Ndlovu Zimbabwe [[]]
2DF Daisy Kaitano (1993-09-20)20 September 1993 (aged 30) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos Queens

3MF Alice Moyo Zimbabwe [[]]
3MF Ennety Sandile Zimbabwe [[]]
3MF Tanyaradzwa Chihoro Zimbabwe Maningi Queens
3MF Patience Nyarai Ndhlovu Zimbabwe Lozikeyi Queens
3MF Priviledge Mupeti (1997-09-29)29 September 1997 (aged 26) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos Queens

4FW Rudo Neshamba (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 31) Zimbabwe Harare City Queens
4FW Shyline Dambamuromo (2000-04-04)4 April 2000 (aged 23) Zimbabwe Herentals Queens
4FW Praynance Zvawanda Zimbabwe Herentals Queens
4FW Maudy Mafuruse Zimbabwe Herentals Queens
4FW Christobel Katona (1999-02-13)13 February 1999 (aged 24) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos Queens

Lesotho

Head coach: Pule Khojane

The final 23-player squad was announced on 2 October 2023.[9]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Mamakhabane Makibinyane Lesotho LDF Ladies
1GK Mpolokeng Mothomots'oana Lesotho LDF Ladies
1GK Thuto Maifo Lesotho LMPS Ladies

2DF Limakatso Matibi Lesotho LMPS Ladies
2DF Mathebe Ramphielo Lesotho LMPS Ladies
2DF Bokang Ntsane Lesotho LDF Ladies
2DF Ntsatsi Khakanyo Lesotho LDF Ladies
2DF Ts'oanelo Leboka Lesotho LDF Ladies
2DF Thato Mapepesa Lesotho LDF Ladies
2DF Lerato Mphou Lesotho LDF Ladies
2DF Mosili Mots'oeneng South Africa Royal AM

3MF Molemo Mokhothu Lesotho Kick 4 Life
3MF Boitumelo Rabale (1996-08-05)5 August 1996 (aged 27) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
3MF Marsu'ukulu Motloheloa Lesotho Kick 4 Life
3MF Maseriti Mohlolo Lesotho LDF Ladies
3MF Mosele Pita Lesotho LDF Ladies
3MF Bohlokoa Mothala Lesotho Stoko
3MF Nthabeleng Makhabane Lesotho LDF Ladies
3MF Nthabeleng Potsane Lesotho LDF Ladies

4FW Lits'eoane Maloro South Africa Royal AM
4FW Phuzile Molefe Lesotho LDF Ladies
4FW Nteboheleng Mohoshela Lesotho Kick 4 Life
4FW Makhotso Moalosi Lesotho Berea Ladies

References

  1. ^ "FaziLi Names Malawi Squad for COSAFA Women's Championship in South Africa". Football Association of Malawi. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Liste des sélectionnées pour la COSAFA Women's Championship 2023 – Madagascar" (in Malagasy). Malagasy Football Federation. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  3. ^ "The Senior Women National Team (Sitsebe SaMhlekazi) selected for the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women's Championship". Eswatini Football Association. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Zambia Final Squad for the COSAFA Women's Championship 2023". Football Association of Zambia. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  5. ^ "CONVOCATÓRIA - TAÇA COSAFA FEMININOS 2023 — Moçambique". Mozambican Football Federation. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Convocatória Seleção Nacional Sénior Feminina de Angola" (in Portuguese). Angolan Football Federation. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  7. ^ "La liste des Comores pour la Cosafa Women's Cup 2023". comorosfootball.com (in French). 18 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Mighty Warriors Final COSAFA Women's Championship 2023 Squad". Zimbabwe Football Association. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Mehalalitoe Squad for COSAFA Women's Championship 2023". Lesotho Football Association. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.