2023 COSAFA Women's Championship squads
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
Eswatini
Head coach: Khoza Zwelibandzi
The final 18-player squad was announced on 30 September 2023.[1]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Tibuyile Ngcamphalala | 18 May 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
2 | FW | Tenanile Ngcamphalala | 15 February 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Samkelisiwe Fakedze | 6 August 2004 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
4 | FW | Sebenzile Mavuso | 4 February 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Thulile Dvuba | 12 November 1988 (aged 34) | ![]() | ||
6 | MF | Mazwi Dube | 29 September 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
7 | FW | Celiwe Nkambule | 19 February 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
8 | MF | Nokuthula Ndlovu | 4 October 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
9 | FW | Nomfuneko Gamedze | 11 September 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
12 | MF | Sisanda Ndzinisa | 31 May 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
13 | DF | Simangele Sikhondze | 5 February 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
14 | FW | Thulisile Thring | 14 December 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
15 | DF | Welile Ndwandwe | 7 November 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Gcinile Dlamini | 10 June 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
17 | DF | Futhi Dlamini | 11 July 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
18 | DF | Badelisile Ngozo | 27 June 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
19 | MF | Sikhanyiso Magagula | 8 March 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
20 | MF | Nondumiso Dlamini | 31 January 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Anastasie Rasoanarivo | 5 February 2005 (aged 18) | ![]() | ||
2 | MF | Noëlla Razafindrasoa | 12 December 2002 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Geneviève Razafindramilina | 12 November 1986 (aged 36) | ![]() | ||
4 | DF | Emilienne Solange | 8 May 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Thérèse Fabiola Tolizafy | 26 November 1990 (aged 32) | ![]() | ||
6 | MF | Veronique Raharimalala | 27 February 1987 (aged 36) | ![]() | ||
7 | FW | Mamisoa Rasoarimalala | 27 May 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
8 | MF | Nadia Ravaosolonirimanana | 4 March 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() | ||
9 | MF | Hanitriniaina Nivonirina | 20 June 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
10 | MF | Fitiavana Sitrakiniaina Ramanantsoa | 5 August 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
11 | MF | Elisa Rasoarimamonjy | 27 July 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() | ||
12 | MF | Heliosa Haingo Randrianarivelo | 22 July 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
13 | FW | Farelle Ravelomanana | 17 December 2003 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
14 | DF | Zirah Adylaya | 15 August 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
15 | DF | Anjarasoa Velomanantsoly | 7 September 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Christina Franiania | 4 November 2003 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
17 | MF | Andoniaina Rasamison | 31 January 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
18 | MF | Razanarisoa Julie Solonilaina | 28 January 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
19 | DF | Irlac Floriette Ramanantenasoa | 13 July 1986 (aged 37) | ![]() | ||
20 | MF | Jackia Bao | 24 August 1990 (aged 33) | ![]() | ||
21 | DF | Florine Mamitine | 10 August 1990 (aged 33) | ![]() | ||
22 | MF | Jacques Novelinah Tombo | 15 October 2000 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
23 | DF | Ouarda Ouarda | 18 February 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() |
Malawi
Head coach: Lovemore Fazili
The final 23-player squad was announced on 1 October 2023.[3]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Mercy Sikelo | 28 November 2000 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
2 | DF | Faith Chinzimu | 21 February 2007 (aged 16) | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Mary Major | 28 June 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
4 | DF | Chimwemwe Madise | 6 April 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Patricia Nyirenda | 8 April 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
6 | MF | Rose Kabzere | 16 June 2006 (aged 17) | ![]() | ||
7 | FW | Asimenye Simwaka | 8 August 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
8 | FW | Chikondi Gondwe | 16 September 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
9 | FW | Sabina Thom | 3 March 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() | ||
10 | FW | Temwa Chawinga (captain) | 20 September 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
11 | MF | Sarah Mlimbika | 11 January 2007 (aged 16) | ![]() | ||
12 | MF | Lyna James | 23 November 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
13 | FW | Vanessa Chikupila | 2 April 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() | ||
14 | DF | Maggie Chavula | 28 April 2005 (aged 18) | ![]() | ||
15 | MF | Leticia Chinyamula | 12 June 2006 (aged 17) | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Esther Maulidi | 3 February 2008 (aged 15) | ![]() | ||
17 | MF | Madyina Nguluwe | 18 June 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() | ||
18 | DF | Ireen Khumalo | 12 December 2003 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
19 | MF | Carolyn Mathyola | 3 May 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
20 | MF | Funny Magombo | 5 April 2005 (aged 18) | ![]() | ||
21 | DF | Rose Alufandika | 4 November 2005 (aged 17) | ![]() | ||
22 | DF | Bernadette Mkandawawire | 28 September 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
23 | GK | Martha Cosmas | 15 March 2001 (aged 22) | ![]() |
South Africa
Head coach: Desiree Ellis
The final 23-player squad was announced on 4 October 2023.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Victoria Tshidi Muroa | 3 March 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
2 | DF | Asanda Hadebe | 13 October 2003 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Lonathemba Mhlongo | 23 August 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
4 | DF | Boitumelo Rasehlo | 18 October 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Morongwa Manemela | 12 April 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
6 | MF | Thubelihle Shamase | 16 January 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
7 | FW | Jade Jones | ![]() | |||
8 | MF | Sphumelele Shamase | 16 January 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
9 | FW | Tshogofatso Motlogelwa | 29 April 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
10 | MF | Nicole Michael | 17 January 2001 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
11 | DF | Ntombifikile Ndlovu | 23 July 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
12 | MF | Thalea Smidt | 27 December 1997 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
13 | DF | Unathi Simayile | 8 February 2001 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
14 | FW | Chelsea Daniels | 8 April 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
15 | MF | Ayesha Moosa | 30 October 2003 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Dineo Magagula | 14 October 1994 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
17 | DF | Raesetja Mogale | 12 April 1990 (aged 33) | ![]() | ||
18 | FW | Samkelisiwe Selana | 7 July 2004 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
19 | DF | Khensani Nkuna | 23 March 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
20 | FW | Lizza Mokoena | 8 April 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
21 | GK | Kebotseng Moletsane (captain) | 3 March 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
22 | MF | Nomfundo Buthelezi | 20 February 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
23 | FW | Wendy Shongwe | 18 January 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() |
Group B
Angola
Head coach: Sousa Garcia
The final 23-player squad was announced on 21 September 2023.[4]
Comoros
Head coach:
The final 23-player squad was announced on 18 September 2023.[5]
Mozambique
Head coach: Luis Victor Fumo
The final 22-player squad was announced on 2 October 2023.[6]
Zambia
Head coach: Florence Nkatya
The final 23-player squad was announced on 29 September 2023.[7]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Ngambo Musole | 26 June 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
2 | DF | Judith Soko | 31 March 2004 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Jacqueline Nkole | 5 August 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
4 | MF | Susan Banda | 6 July 1990 (aged 33) | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Pauline Zulu | 3 March 2003 | ![]() | ||
6 | MF | Regina Chanda | 22 June 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
7 | FW | Fridah Kabwe | 21 January 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
8 | FW | Eneless Phiri | 2 June 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
9 | FW | Agness Phiri | 11 April 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
10 | MF | Comfort Selemani | 28 November 2004 (aged 18) | ![]() | ||
11 | MF | Salome Phiri | 8 December 2002 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
12 | MF | Evarine Katongo | 29 December 2002 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
13 | FW | Sarah Jere | 31 October 2000 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
14 | FW | Rita Mwila Kaoma | 5 December 2004 (aged 18) | ![]() | ||
15 | DF | Lushomo Mweemba | 10 April 2001 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Leticia Lungu | 7 August 2004 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
17 | DF | Esther Siamfuko | 8 August 2004 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
18 | GK | Loveness Tonge | 8 November 2003 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
19 | FW | Natasha Nanyangwe | 27 June 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
20 | DF | Thelma Chella | 6 February 2005 | ![]() | ||
21 | FW | Maylan Mulenga | 17 May 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
22 | MF | Esther Banda | 21 November 2004 (aged 18) | ![]() | ||
23 | DF | Vast Phiri | 3 February 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() |
Group C
Botswana
Head coach: Mohambi Saulos
The final 20-player squad was announced on 6 October 2023.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Tlamelo Pheresi | 30 November 1996 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
2 | DF | Kesegofetse Mochawe | 30 July 1995 (aged 28) | Unattached | ||
3 | DF | Nancy Baeletse | 21 March 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() | ||
4 | DF | Masego Montsho | 15 June 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() | ||
5 | FW | Theo Pearl George | 30 January 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
6 | MF | Golebaone Selebatso | 22 March 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() | ||
8 | MF | Lone Gaofetoge | 16 July 2001 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
9 | MF | Mokgabo Thanda | 3 April 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
10 | MF | Lesego Radiakanyo | 27 June 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
11 | FW | Michelle Abueng | 6 May 2001 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
12 | MF | Obonetse Rathari | 11 November 2002 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
13 | MF | Keitumetse Dithebe | 17 July 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
14 | DF | Veronicah Mogotsi | 21 August 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() | ||
15 | MF | Balothanyi Johannes | 28 June 1994 (aged 29) | ![]() | ||
17 | MF | Messia Radinonyane | 13 February 2001 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
18 | FW | Leungo Senwelo | 23 December 2001 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
19 | DF | Lesego Sikwane | 19 April 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
20 | FW | Goanyadiwe Ontlametse | 12 January 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
21 | MF | Annah Nametso Sechane | 7 February 2001 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
22 | MF | Goitsemang Tlamma | 7 August 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() |
Lesotho
Head coach: Pule Khojane
The final 23-player squad was announced on 2 October 2023.[8]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Thuto Maifo | 25 May 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
2 | DF | Mosili Mots'oeneng | 15 August 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Ts'oanelo Leboka | 21 July 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() | ||
4 | MF | Nthabeleng Makhabane | 17 May 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Thato Mapepesa | 24 January 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
6 | MF | Mosele Pita | 25 May 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
7 | MF | Molemo Mokhothu | 8 October 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
8 | FW | Lits'eoane Maloro | ![]() | |||
9 | DF | Lerato Mphou | 30 October 1999 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
10 | MF | Boitumelo Rabale | 5 August 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() | ||
11 | FW | Nteboheleng Mohoshela | 25 December 2000 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
12 | FW | Makhotso Moalosi | 4 July 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
13 | DF | Limakatso Matibi | 16 January 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
14 | MF | Marsu'ukulu Motloheloa | 1 December 2001 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
15 | FW | Phuzile Molefe | 18 January 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Mpolokeng Mothomots'oana | 11 October 2000 (aged 22) | ![]() | ||
17 | MF | Nthabeleng Potsane | 29 October 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
18 | MF | Maseriti Mohlolo | 22 April 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
19 | DF | Bokang Ntsane | 20 July 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() | ||
20 | DF | Ntsatsi Khakanyo | 26 July 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() | ||
21 | DF | Mathebe Ramphielo | 22 June 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() | ||
22 | MF | Bohlokoa Mothala | 10 September 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
23 | GK | Mamakhabane Makibinyane | 27 October 2002 (aged 20) | ![]() |
Namibia
Head coach: Mervin Mbakera
The final 23-player squad was announced on 3 October 2023.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Queandra Kasume Batista | 7 January 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
2 | DF | Lilie Kasheeta | 4 April 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Ndapewa Katuta | 16 December 1986 (aged 36) | ![]() | ||
4 | DF | Julia Rutjindo | 18 April 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Emma Naris | 8 November 1996 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
6 | DF | Hilma Kanyama | 27 September 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
7 | MF | Twelikondjela Amukoto | 28 July 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() | ||
8 | MF | Lorraine Jossob | 4 May 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
9 | MF | Thomalina Adams | 6 July 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
10 | MF | Millicent Hikuam | 6 July 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
11 | FW | Anna Shikusho | 5 April 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
12 | FW | Beverly Uueziua | 26 May 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
13 | DF | Vijakura Tjingaete | 27 December 2003 (aged 19) | ![]() | ||
14 | MF | Ivone Kooper | 16 January 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
15 | DF | Lydiana Nanamus | 30 November 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Agnes Kauzuu | 22 December 1992 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
17 | MF | Memory Ngonda | 11 February 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
18 | MF | Juliana Blou | 19 May 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
19 | GK | Melisa Matheus | 14 June 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() | ||
20 | DF | Lovisa Mulunga | 18 March 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
21 | MF | Elina Uulumbu | 22 July 1994 (aged 29) | ![]() | ||
22 | FW | Fiola Vliete | 22 October 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
23 | MF | Meltret Ujamba | 30 November 1995 (aged 27) | ![]() |
Zimbabwe
Head coach: Shadreck Mlauzi
The final 21-player squad was announced on 2 October 2023.[9]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Chido Dzingirai | 25 October 1991 (aged 31) | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Edline Mutumbami | 13 October 1996 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Thelma Masawi | 26 December 2002 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
6 | DF | Nokukhanya Ndlovu | 7 January 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
7 | FW | Rudo Neshamba | 10 February 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() | ||
8 | DF | Vimbai Mharadzi | 4 July 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() | ||
9 | DF | Nobukhosi Ncube | 17 February 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
10 | MF | Ennety Chemhere | 19 October 2002 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
11 | DF | Daisy Kaitano | 20 September 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
12 | FW | Praynance Zvawanda | 7 February 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() | ||
13 | FW | Christobel Katona | 13 February 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
14 | DF | Eunice Chibanda | 26 March 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() | ||
15 | DF | Purity Mugayi | 15 December 1998 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Lindiwe Magwede | 1 December 1991 (aged 31) | ![]() | ||
17 | MF | Priviledge Mupeti | 29 September 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() | ||
18 | FW | Maudy Mafuruse | 24 April 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() | ||
19 | FW | Shyline Dambamuromo | 4 April 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
20 | MF | Tanyaradzwa Chihoro | 1 December 2004 (aged 18) | ![]() | ||
21 | MF | Alice Moyo | 8 January 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
22 | GK | Cynthia Shonga | 18 June 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() | ||
23 | MF | Patience Nyarai Ndhlovu | 10 February 2006 (aged 17) | ![]() |
References
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- ^ "FaziLi Names Malawi Squad for COSAFA Women's Championship in South Africa". Football Association of Malawi. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
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- ^ "Zambia Final Squad for the COSAFA Women's Championship 2023". Football Association of Zambia. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
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