This article lists the squads for the 2020 COSAFA Women's Championship, the 8th edition of the COSAFA Women's Championship. The tournament is a women's international football tournament for national teams organised by COSAFA, teams from Southern Africa, and was held in Nelson Mandela Bay from 3 to 14 November 2020. In the tournament were involved ten national teams: nine teams from COSAFA and Tanzania, who were invited as guests. Each national team registered a squad of 20 players.
The age listed for each player is on 3 November 2020, 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 tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. The nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. A flag is included for coaches that are of a different nationality than their own national team.
Coach: Lurdes Lutonda
The final squad was announced on 23 October 2020. [1] [2] [3]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Mimi | 2 March 1995 (aged 25) | Paulo FC |
2 | DF | Indira | 10 July 2000 (aged 20) | 1º de Agosto |
3 | DF | Lena | 19 January 1999 (aged 21) | 1º de Agosto |
4 | MF | Lídia | 29 January 1998 (aged 22) | Sagrada Esperança |
5 | DF | Dorcacia | Sagrada Esperança | |
6 | MF | Prado | 12 September 1999 (aged 21) | 1º de Agosto |
7 | FW | Alegria | 14 May 1995 (aged 25) | Sagrada Esperança |
8 | MF | Chiquita | 19 September 1997 (aged 23) | Kilamba City |
9 | FW | Laura | 3 September 1999 (aged 21) | 1º de Agosto |
10 | MF | Ana Afonso | Kilamba City | |
11 | FW | Nsimba Ngoy | Sagrada Esperança | |
12 | GK | Rita | 20 March 1998 (aged 22) | Tchapesseca |
13 | DF | Fátima Faria | Kilamba City | |
14 | FW | Bia | 29 April 1997 (aged 23) | Kilamba City |
15 | DF | Lucinda Domingos | 1º de Agosto | |
16 | FW | Fernanda Teixeira | Paulo FC | |
17 | FW | Marizete | 24 April 1999 (aged 21) | Paulo FC |
18 | DF | Henriqueta Serrote | 1º de Agosto | |
19 | FW | Argentina Jorge | Kilamba City | |
20 | GK | Sandrinha | 5 October 1997 (aged 23) | Sagrada Esperança |
Coach: Choudjay Mahandhi
The final squad was announced on 30 October 2020. [4]
Coach: Christian Thwala
The final squad was announced on 31 October 2020. [5]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Nokwanda Mamba | Young Buffaloes | |
2 | MF | Tenanile Ngcamphalala | 15 February 1998 (aged 22) | Young Buffaloes |
4 | FW | Nomvula Sanga | 15 September 1988 (aged 32) | Manzini Wanderers |
5 | DF | Thulisile Dvuba | 12 November 1988 (aged 31) | Young Buffaloes |
6 | MF | Tenanile Dube | Manzini Wanderers | |
7 | FW | Celiwe Nkambule | 19 February 1993 (aged 27) | Young Buffaloes |
8 | DF | Ncedile Dlamini | Young Buffaloes | |
9 | FW | Sibonelo Gwebu | Mbabane Swallows | |
10 | MF | Simangele Sikhondze | Elangeni | |
11 | MF | Phumzile Dlamini | Royal Leopards | |
12 | DF | Thandeka Mbatha | Manzini Wanderers | |
13 | MF | Nokuthula Dlamini | Young Buffaloes | |
14 | DF | Ncedo Gamedze | Inter Star | |
15 | DF | Welile Ndwandwe | Manzini Wanderers | |
16 | GK | Gcinile Dlamini | Inter Star | |
17 | FW | Nonjabulo Mokgale | Royal Leopards | |
18 | MF | Gcinile Zwane | Manzini Wanderers | |
19 | MF | Sikhanyiso Magagula | Young Buffaloes | |
DF | Futhi Dlamini | Royal Leopards | ||
DF | Lungile Dlamini | 25 December 1985 (aged 34) | Young Buffaloes |
Coach: Desiree Ellis
A provisional 27-woman squad was announced on 15 October 2020. [6] The final squad was announced on 28 October 2020. [7]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Kaylin Swart | 30 September 1994 (aged 26) | Unattached |
2 | DF | Karabo Makhurubetshi | 3 February 1999 (aged 21) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
3 | MF | Oratile Mokwena | 21 March 2001 (aged 19) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
4 | DF | Koketso Tlailane | 7 December 1992 (aged 27) | TUT |
5 | DF | Bongeka Gamede | 22 May 1999 (aged 21) | UWC |
6 | MF | Mamello Makhabane | 24 February 1988 (aged 32) | JVW |
7 | MF | Gabriela Salgado | 20 February 1998 (aged 22) | JVW |
8 | DF | Sibulele Holweni | 28 April 2001 (aged 19) | UWC |
9 | FW | Hildah Magaia | 16 December 1994 (aged 25) | TUT |
10 | MF | Robyn Moodaly | 16 June 1994 (aged 26) | JVW |
11 | MF | Nomvula Kgoale | 20 November 1995 (aged 24) | TUT |
12 | MF | Nonhlanhla Mthandi | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
13 | DF | Xiluva Tshabalala | Ma-Indies | |
14 | FW | Neliswa Luthuli | 10 September 1996 (aged 24) | Sunflower |
15 | MF | Karabo Dhlamini | 18 September 2001 (aged 19) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
16 | GK | Andile Dlamini | 2 September 1992 (aged 28) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
17 | MF | Lonathemba Mhlongo | 23 August 2002 (aged 18) | Durban |
18 | DF | Ongeziwe Ndlangisa | 6 April 1994 (aged 26) | Sunflower |
19 | DF | Kaylyn Jordaan | 5 April 2001 (aged 19) | Spurs |
20 | FW | Pride Nthite | TUT |
Coach: Lehloenya Nkhasi
The final squad was announced on 28 October 2020. [8] [9] On 30 October 2020, Litšeoane Maloro was ruled out due to an ankle injury and was replaced by Maseeiso Mphubelu. [10]
Coach: McNelbert Kazuwa
A provisional squad was announced on 24 October 2020. [11] The final squad was announced on 3 November 2020. [12] [13]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Mercy Sikelo | 22 December 1997 (aged 22) | Ntopwa Super Queens |
2 | DF | Emily Jossam | 18 August 1998 (aged 22) | Skippers |
3 | DF | Ruth Nyirongo | 30 December 1995 (aged 24) | DD Sunshine |
4 | DF | Chimwemwe Madise | 6 April 1992 (aged 28) | DD Sunshine |
5 | DF | Patricia Nyirenda | 8 April 1998 (aged 22) | Ntopwa Super Queens |
6 | DF | Salome Vinkhumbu | 9 February 1986 (aged 34) | Blantyre Zero |
7 | FW | Asimenye Simwaka | 8 August 1997 (aged 23) | Topik Sisters |
8 | MF | Chikondi Gondwe | 19 September 1998 (aged 22) | CY Sisters |
9 | FW | Sabinah Thom | 3 March 1996 (aged 24) | DD Sunshine |
10 | FW | Temwa Chawinga | 20 September 1998 (aged 22) | Wuhan Jianghan |
11 | FW | Tabitha Chawinga | 22 May 1996 (aged 24) | Jiangsu Suning |
12 | DF | Wezzie Mvula | 6 July 1996 (aged 24) | DD Sunshine |
13 | FW | Vanessa Chikupila | 2 April 1991 (aged 29) | Blantyre Zero |
14 | MF | Madyina Ngulube | 18 June 1996 (aged 24) | DD Sunshine |
15 | DF | Maureen Phiri | 19 April 1998 (aged 22) | CY Sisters |
16 | GK | Samir Amidu | 29 December 1996 (aged 23) | DD Sunshine |
17 | MF | Zainab Kapanda | 12 March 2002 (aged 18) | Blantyre Zero |
18 | MF | Saliva January | 21 November 1998 (aged 21) | Ntopwa Super Queens |
19 | FW | Mary Chavinda | 27 December 1998 (aged 21) | Blantyre Zero |
20 | DF | Tiwonge Phiri | 28 August 2000 (aged 20) | DD Sunshine |
Coach: Bruce Mwape
A 28-woman provisional squad was announced on 25 September 2020. [14] The final squad was announced on 1 November 2020. [15] [16]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Catherine Musonda | 20 February 1998 (aged 22) | Indeni Roses |
2 | DF | Mary Mulenga | 11 April 1998 (aged 22) | Red Arrows |
3 | DF | Lushomo Mweemba | 10 April 2001 (aged 19) | Green Buffaloes |
4 | FW | Maylan Mulenga | 17 May 2000 (aged 20) | Green Buffaloes |
5 | DF | Anita Mulenga | 3 May 1995 (aged 25) | Green Buffaloes |
6 | MF | Mary Wilombe | 22 September 1997 (aged 23) | Red Arrows |
7 | MF | Misozi Zulu | 11 October 1994 (aged 26) | Indeni Roses |
8 | DF | Margaret Belemu | 24 February 1997 (aged 23) | Red Arrows |
9 | FW | Ochumba Oseke | 1 July 2002 (aged 18) | Red Arrows |
10 | FW | Grace Chanda | 11 June 1997 (aged 23) | ZESCO United |
11 | FW | Barbra Banda | 20 March 2000 (aged 20) | Shanghai Shengli |
12 | DF | Vast Phiri | 3 February 1996 (aged 24) | ZESCO United |
13 | DF | Martha Tembo | 8 March 1998 (aged 22) | Green Buffaloes |
14 | MF | Ireen Lungu | 6 October 1997 (aged 23) | Green Buffaloes |
15 | DF | Agness Musase | 11 July 1997 (aged 23) | Green Buffaloes |
16 | GK | Hazel Nali | 4 April 1998 (aged 22) | Green Buffaloes |
17 | MF | Theresa Chewe | 27 November 1997 (aged 22) | Indeni Roses |
18 | GK | Ngambo Musole | 23 June 1998 (aged 22) | ZESCO United |
19 | DF | Fikile Nkhosa | Red Arrows | |
20 | FW | Prisca Chilufya | 8 June 1999 (aged 21) | Red Arrows |
Coach: Gaoletlhoo Nkutlusang
A provisional squad was announced on 16 October 2020. [17] The final squad was selected prior to the tournament. [18]
Coach: Bakari Shime
A provisional squad was announced on 16 October 2020. [19] [20]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Neema Majimoto | Evergreen Queens | |
2 | DF | Anastas Katunzi | 29 January 1996 (aged 24) | JKT Queens |
3 | DF | Eva Jackson | 2 May 2000 (aged 20) | Ruvuma Queens |
4 | MF | Amina Bilali (captain) | 28 December 1994 (aged 25) | Yanga Princess |
5 | MF | Lucia Mrema | Yanga Princess | |
6 | DF | Fumukazi Nguruwe | Ruvuma Queens | |
7 | FW | Mwanahamis Omary | 16 October 1989 (aged 31) | Simba Queens |
8 | DF | Stumai Athumani | 25 August 1997 (aged 23) | JKT Queens |
9 | Gladness Kyando | Tanzanite Queens | ||
10 | FW | Pheromena Kizima | 11 July 2000 (aged 20) | Mlandizi Queens |
11 | DF | Violeth Thadeo | 1 August 2001 (aged 19) | Simba Queens |
12 | DF | Violeth Nicholaus | 9 February 1995 (aged 25) | Simba Queens |
13 | MF | Kadosho Shekigenda | Simba Queens | |
14 | DF | Julietha Aminael | 8 February 2001 (aged 19) | Simba Queens |
15 | MF | Janeth Pangamwene | 27 November 2000 (aged 19) | Mlandizi Queens |
16 | FW | Opa Clement | 14 February 2001 (aged 19) | Simba Queens |
17 | MF | Enekia Lunyamila | 20 April 2002 (aged 18) | Alliance Girls |
18 | GK | Najiat Idrisa | 2 April 1997 (aged 23) | JKT Queens |
19 | DF | Happiness Mwaipaja | 7 May 1996 (aged 24) | Yanga Princess |
20 | GK | Zubeda Mohamed | 20 October 1997 (aged 23) | Simba Queens |
Coach: Sithethelelwe Sibanda
The final squad was announced on 2 November 2020. [21]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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2 | DF | Talent Mukwanda | 24 April 1993 (aged 27) | Herentals |
3 | DF | Sharon Teterai | 10 April 2000 (aged 20) | Black Rhinos |
4 | DF | Egness Tumbare | 31 July 1993 (aged 27) | Harare City |
5 | MF | Emmaculate Msipa | 7 June 1992 (aged 28) | Black Rhinos |
6 | DF | Precious Baison | 8 March 2000 (aged 20) | Auckaland |
8 | DF | Shiela Makoto | 14 January 1990 (aged 30) | Blue Swallows |
9 | DF | Nobukhosi Ncube | 17 February 1993 (aged 27) | Correctional Services |
10 | MF | Mavis Chirandu | 15 January 1995 (aged 25) | Black Rhinos |
11 | FW | Dinah Banda | 27 January 2001 (aged 19) | Queen Lozikeyi Academy |
12 | MF | Shamiso Mutasa | 9 June 1994 (aged 26) | Herentals |
13 | DF | Moreblessing Bwende | 1 August 2001 (aged 19) | Harare City |
14 | MF | Faith Chezhara | 21 May 2001 (aged 19) | Harare City |
15 | FW | Rutendo Makore | 30 September 1992 (aged 28) | Black Rhinos |
16 | GK | Lindiwe Magwede | 1 December 1991 (aged 28) | Herentals |
17 | MF | Shyline Dambamuromo | 4 April 2000 (aged 20) | Faith Drive |
18 | FW | Talent Bizeki | 9 December 2000 (aged 19) | Maningi |
19 | GK | Cynthia Shonga | 18 June 2000 (aged 20) | Harare City |
20 | MF | Danai Bhobho | 1 December 1992 (aged 27) | Harare City |
Statistics are per the beginning of the competition.
Clubs with 5 or more players represented are listed.
Players | Club |
---|---|
11 | Lesotho Defence Force |
8 | Young Buffaloes |
7 | DD Sunshine, Simba, Green Buffaloes |
6 | 1º de Agosto, Red Arrows, Harare City |
5 | Esperança, Kilamba City, Prisons, Manzini Wanderers, Mamelodi Sundowns |
Players | Clubs |
---|---|
24 | South Africa |
21 | Zambia |
20 | Angola, Tanzania |
19 | Eswatini |
18 | Malawi, Zimbabwe |
17 | Botswana |
12 | Lesotho |
10 | Comoros |
7 | France |
3 | China, Réunion |
2 | Burundi, Canada |
Players | Federation |
---|---|
184 | CAF |
7 | UEFA |
3 | AFC |
2 | CONCACAF |
National squad | Players |
---|---|
Angola | 20 |
Tanzania | 20 |
South Africa | 19 |
Zambia | 19 |
Eswatini | 18 |
Malawi | 18 |
Zimbabwe | 18 |
Botswana | 17 |
Lesotho | 12 |
Comoros | 10 |
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