2020 COSAFA Women's Championship squads

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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.

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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.

Group A

Angola

Coach: Lurdes Lutonda

The final squad was announced on 23 October 2020. [1] [2] [3]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Mimi (1995-03-02)2 March 1995 (aged 25) Flag of Angola.svg Paulo FC
22 DF Indira (2000-07-10)10 July 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Angola.svg 1º de Agosto
32 DF Lena (1999-01-19)19 January 1999 (aged 21) Flag of Angola.svg 1º de Agosto
43 MF Lídia (1998-01-29)29 January 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Angola.svg Sagrada Esperança
52 DF Dorcacia Flag of Angola.svg Sagrada Esperança
63 MF Prado (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 21) Flag of Angola.svg 1º de Agosto
74 FW Alegria (1995-05-14)14 May 1995 (aged 25) Flag of Angola.svg Sagrada Esperança
83 MF Chiquita (1997-09-19)19 September 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Angola.svg Kilamba City
94 FW Laura (1999-09-03)3 September 1999 (aged 21) Flag of Angola.svg 1º de Agosto
103 MF Ana Afonso Flag of Angola.svg Kilamba City
114 FW Nsimba Ngoy Flag of Angola.svg Sagrada Esperança
121 GK Rita (1998-03-20)20 March 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Angola.svg Tchapesseca
132 DF Fátima Faria Flag of Angola.svg Kilamba City
144 FW Bia (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Angola.svg Kilamba City
152 DF Lucinda Domingos Flag of Angola.svg 1º de Agosto
164 FW Fernanda Teixeira Flag of Angola.svg Paulo FC
174 FW Marizete (1999-04-24)24 April 1999 (aged 21) Flag of Angola.svg Paulo FC
182 DF Henriqueta Serrote Flag of Angola.svg 1º de Agosto
194 FW Argentina Jorge Flag of Angola.svg Kilamba City
201 GK Sandrinha (1997-10-05)5 October 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Angola.svg Sagrada Esperança

Comoros

Coach: Choudjay Mahandhi

The final squad was announced on 30 October 2020. [4]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Rasoafara Solarisse (1985-02-14)14 February 1985 (aged 35) Flag of the Comoros.svg Olympique de Moroni
22 DF Nadia Farid Flag of the Comoros.svg FC Inanga
32 DF Zalia Mahamdou (2002-12-01)1 December 2002 (aged 17) Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Saint-Denis
53 MF Wafat Mari (1994-09-26)26 September 1994 (aged 26) Flag of France.svg Paris Elite
64 FW Roukia Mohamed Flag of the Comoros.svg Belle Lumière
74 FW Inès Mohamed (2002-02-14)14 February 2002 (aged 18) Flag of France.svg FC Lyon
82 DF Halima Attoumane (1995-12-01)1 December 1995 (aged 24) Flag of the Comoros.svg Ouvanga Espoir
94 FW Anlaouia Hadhirami Flag of the Comoros.svg Olympique de Moroni
103 MF Hairyat Abdourahmane (1994-04-07)7 April 1994 (aged 26) Flag of the Comoros.svg Olympique de Moroni
113 MF Bibi Raïssa Housseni (2002-01-28)28 January 2002 (aged 18) Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Saint-Denis
122 DF Nayma Mouhitou (1996-12-23)23 December 1996 (aged 23) Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Saint-Denis
134 FW Zaharouna Haoudadji Flag of France.svg US Vendôme
154 FW Nakicha Mohamed Flag of the Comoros.svg
161 GK Mohamed Rafik Faharia Flag of the Comoros.svg Panasco de Malé
182 DF Asmahani Ahmed (1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 31) Flag of the Comoros.svg FC Ouani
193 MF Anissa Maoulida (1997-05-26)26 May 1997 (aged 23) Flag of France.svg Blois
214 FW Djamila Dhurari Flag of France.svg FC Touraine
223 MF Charline Ould Bamba (1996-03-10)10 March 1996 (aged 24) Flag of the Comoros.svg Ouvanga Espoir
2 DF Aliya Saïd (1998-02-14)14 February 1998 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg Thonon Évian
2 DF Dioré Saïd (2003-05-25)25 May 2003 (aged 17) Flag of France.svg Issy-les-Moulineaux  [ fr ]

Eswatini

Coach: Christian Thwala

The final squad was announced on 31 October 2020. [5]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Nokwanda Mamba Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
23 MF Tenanile Ngcamphalala (1998-02-15)15 February 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
44 FW Nomvula Sanga (1988-09-15)15 September 1988 (aged 32) Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Wanderers
52 DF Thulisile Dvuba (1988-11-12)12 November 1988 (aged 31) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
63 MF Tenanile Dube Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Wanderers
74 FW Celiwe Nkambule (1993-02-19)19 February 1993 (aged 27) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
82 DF Ncedile Dlamini Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
94 FW Sibonelo Gwebu Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows
103 MF Simangele Sikhondze Flag of Eswatini.svg Elangeni
113 MF Phumzile Dlamini Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
122 DF Thandeka Mbatha Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Wanderers
133 MF Nokuthula Dlamini Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
142 DF Ncedo Gamedze Flag of Burundi.svg Inter Star
152 DF Welile Ndwandwe Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Wanderers
161 GK Gcinile Dlamini Flag of Burundi.svg Inter Star
174 FW Nonjabulo Mokgale Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
183 MF Gcinile Zwane Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Wanderers
193 MF Sikhanyiso Magagula Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
2 DF Futhi Dlamini Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
2 DF Lungile Dlamini (1985-12-25)25 December 1985 (aged 34) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes

South Africa

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.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Kaylin Swart (1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 26)Unattached
22 DF Karabo Makhurubetshi (1999-02-03)3 February 1999 (aged 21) Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
33 MF Oratile Mokwena (2001-03-21)21 March 2001 (aged 19) Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
42 DF Koketso Tlailane (1992-12-07)7 December 1992 (aged 27) Flag of South Africa.svg TUT
52 DF Bongeka Gamede (1999-05-22)22 May 1999 (aged 21) Flag of South Africa.svg UWC
63 MF Mamello Makhabane (1988-02-24)24 February 1988 (aged 32) Flag of South Africa.svg JVW
73 MF Gabriela Salgado (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 22) Flag of South Africa.svg JVW
82 DF Sibulele Holweni (2001-04-28)28 April 2001 (aged 19) Flag of South Africa.svg UWC
94 FW Hildah Magaia (1994-12-16)16 December 1994 (aged 25) Flag of South Africa.svg TUT
103 MF Robyn Moodaly (1994-06-16)16 June 1994 (aged 26) Flag of South Africa.svg JVW
113 MF Nomvula Kgoale (1995-11-20)20 November 1995 (aged 24) Flag of South Africa.svg TUT
123 MF Nonhlanhla Mthandi Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
132 DF Xiluva Tshabalala Flag of South Africa.svg Ma-Indies
144 FW Neliswa Luthuli (1996-09-10)10 September 1996 (aged 24) Flag of South Africa.svg Sunflower
153 MF Karabo Dhlamini (2001-09-18)18 September 2001 (aged 19) Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
161 GK Andile Dlamini (1992-09-02)2 September 1992 (aged 28) Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
173 MF Lonathemba Mhlongo (2002-08-23)23 August 2002 (aged 18) Flag of South Africa.svg Durban
182 DF Ongeziwe Ndlangisa (1994-04-06)6 April 1994 (aged 26) Flag of South Africa.svg Sunflower
192 DF Kaylyn Jordaan (2001-04-05)5 April 2001 (aged 19) Flag of South Africa.svg Spurs
204 FW Pride Nthite Flag of South Africa.svg TUT

Group B

Lesotho

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]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Boitumelo Nkeane (2000-12-26)26 December 2000 (aged 19) Flag of South Africa.svg Grassland
22 DF Mosili Motšoeneng (1996-08-15)15 August 1996 (aged 24) Flag of South Africa.svg Bloemfontein Celtic
32 DF Tšoanelo Leboka (1996-01-01)1 January 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
42 DF Montšeng Matete (1993-07-09)9 July 1993 (aged 27) Flag of Eswatini.svg Simunye
52 DF Ntsatsi Khakanyo (1992-07-26)26 July 1992 (aged 28) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
63 MF Mosele Pita (1998-05-26)26 May 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
73 MF Maseriti Mohlolo (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
84 FW Senate Letsie (1994-05-30)30 May 1994 (aged 26) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CBU Capers
94 FW Mamasoabi Monese (1999-03-05)5 March 1999 (aged 21) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
103 MF Boitumelo Rabale (captain) (1996-08-05)5 August 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CBU Capers
113 MF Palesa Mpeta (1994-05-23)23 May 1994 (aged 26) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
124 FW Kholu Lebakeng (1986-10-13)13 October 1986 (aged 34) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
132 DF Lerato Kheme (1994-05-11)11 May 1994 (aged 26) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
143 MF Ntsabeng Pelea (1997-05-19)19 May 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
154 FW Phuzile Molefe (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
161 GK Thuto Maifo (1995-05-25)25 May 1995 (aged 25) Flag of South Africa.svg Metheo
174 FW Nthabeleng Potsane (1998-10-20)20 October 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
184 FW Maseeiso Mphubelu (1987-01-20)20 January 1987 (aged 33) Flag of Lesotho.svg Basetsana United
192 DF Mamoruti Ntsiki (1989-08-10)10 August 1989 (aged 31) Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force

Malawi

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.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Mercy Sikelo (1997-12-22)22 December 1997 (aged 22) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa Super Queens
22 DF Emily Jossam (1998-08-18)18 August 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Malawi.svg Skippers
32 DF Ruth Nyirongo (1995-12-30)30 December 1995 (aged 24) Flag of Malawi.svg DD Sunshine
42 DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 28) Flag of Malawi.svg DD Sunshine
52 DF Patricia Nyirenda (1998-04-08)8 April 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa Super Queens
62 DF Salome Vinkhumbu (1986-02-09)9 February 1986 (aged 34) Flag of Malawi.svg Blantyre Zero
74 FW Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Malawi.svg Topik Sisters
83 MF Chikondi Gondwe (1998-09-19)19 September 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Malawi.svg CY Sisters
94 FW Sabinah Thom (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Malawi.svg DD Sunshine
104 FW Temwa Chawinga (1998-09-20)20 September 1998 (aged 22) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wuhan Jianghan
114 FW Tabitha Chawinga (1996-05-22)22 May 1996 (aged 24) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Suning
122 DF Wezzie Mvula (1996-07-06)6 July 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Malawi.svg DD Sunshine
134 FW Vanessa Chikupila (1991-04-02)2 April 1991 (aged 29) Flag of Malawi.svg Blantyre Zero
143 MF Madyina Ngulube (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Malawi.svg DD Sunshine
152 DF Maureen Phiri (1998-04-19)19 April 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Malawi.svg CY Sisters
161 GK Samir Amidu (1996-12-29)29 December 1996 (aged 23) Flag of Malawi.svg DD Sunshine
173 MF Zainab Kapanda (2002-03-12)12 March 2002 (aged 18) Flag of Malawi.svg Blantyre Zero
183 MF Saliva January (1998-11-21)21 November 1998 (aged 21) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa Super Queens
194 FW Mary Chavinda (1998-12-27)27 December 1998 (aged 21) Flag of Malawi.svg Blantyre Zero
202 DF Tiwonge Phiri (2000-08-28)28 August 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Malawi.svg DD Sunshine

Zambia

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.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Catherine Musonda (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Zambia.svg Indeni Roses
22 DF Mary Mulenga (1998-04-11)11 April 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Zambia.svg Red Arrows
32 DF Lushomo Mweemba (2001-04-10)10 April 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
44 FW Maylan Mulenga (2000-05-17)17 May 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
52 DF Anita Mulenga (1995-05-03)3 May 1995 (aged 25) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
63 MF Mary Wilombe (1997-09-22)22 September 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Zambia.svg Red Arrows
73 MF Misozi Zulu (1994-10-11)11 October 1994 (aged 26) Flag of Zambia.svg Indeni Roses
82 DF Margaret Belemu (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Zambia.svg Red Arrows
94 FW Ochumba Oseke (2002-07-01)1 July 2002 (aged 18) Flag of Zambia.svg Red Arrows
104 FW Grace Chanda (1997-06-11)11 June 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Zambia.svg ZESCO United
114 FW Barbra Banda (2000-03-20)20 March 2000 (aged 20) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shengli
122 DF Vast Phiri (1996-02-03)3 February 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Zambia.svg ZESCO United
132 DF Martha Tembo (1998-03-08)8 March 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
143 MF Ireen Lungu (1997-10-06)6 October 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
152 DF Agness Musase (1997-07-11)11 July 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
161 GK Hazel Nali (1998-04-04)4 April 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
173 MF Theresa Chewe (1997-11-27)27 November 1997 (aged 22) Flag of Zambia.svg Indeni Roses
181 GK Ngambo Musole (1998-06-23)23 June 1998 (aged 22) Flag of Zambia.svg ZESCO United
192 DF Fikile Nkhosa Flag of Zambia.svg Red Arrows
204 FW Prisca Chilufya (1999-06-08)8 June 1999 (aged 21) Flag of Zambia.svg Red Arrows

Group C

Botswana

Coach: Gaoletlhoo Nkutlusang

A provisional squad was announced on 16 October 2020. [17] The final squad was selected prior to the tournament. [18]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Tlamelo Pheresi (1996-11-30)30 November 1996 (aged 23) Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons
22 DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-01-30)30 January 1995 (aged 25) Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons
32 DF Annah Sechane (2001-02-07)7 February 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers
42 DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15)15 June 1991 (aged 29) Flag of Botswana.svg Botswana Defence Force
53 MF Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
63 MF Golebaone Selebatso (1991-03-22)22 March 1991 (aged 29) Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons
74 FW Refilwe Tholekele (1996-01-26)26 January 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Botswana.svg Township Rollers
83 MF Masego Nfandiso Flag of Botswana.svg Geronah
94 FW Mokgabo Thanda Flag of Zambia.svg Yasa
103 MF Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-07-23)23 July 1999 (aged 21) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
112 DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16)16 July 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Botswana.svg Geronah
122 DF Bonang Otlhagile (captain) (1986-08-07)7 August 1986 (aged 34) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
133 MF Leungo Senwelo (2001-12-23)23 December 2001 (aged 18) Flag of Botswana.svg Double Action
144 FW Michelle Abueng (2001-05-06)6 May 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Zambia.svg Yasa
152 DF Theo George (2001-01-30)30 January 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Botswana.svg Wonder Sporting
161 GK Lesedilame Bosija (1997-12-01)1 December 1997 (aged 22) Flag of South Africa.svg Bloemfontein Celtic
173 MF Leano Busang (1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 20) Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons
184 FW Nondi Mahlasela (1991-12-25)25 December 1991 (aged 28) Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons
194 FW Esalenna Galekhutle (2001-01-23)23 January 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Botswana.svg Mexican Girls
201 GK Lesego Moeng Flag of Botswana.svg Geronah

Tanzania

Coach: Bakari Shime

A provisional squad was announced on 16 October 2020. [19] [20]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Neema Majimoto Flag of Tanzania.svg Evergreen Queens
22 DF Anastas Katunzi (1996-01-29)29 January 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
32 DF Eva Jackson (2000-05-02)2 May 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Tanzania.svg Ruvuma Queens
43 MF Amina Bilali (captain) (1994-12-28)28 December 1994 (aged 25) Flag of Tanzania.svg Yanga Princess
53 MF Lucia Mrema Flag of Tanzania.svg Yanga Princess
62 DF Fumukazi Nguruwe Flag of Tanzania.svg Ruvuma Queens
74 FW Mwanahamis Omary (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 31) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
82 DF Stumai Athumani (1997-08-25)25 August 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
9 Gladness Kyando Flag of Tanzania.svg Tanzanite Queens
104 FW Pheromena Kizima (2000-07-11)11 July 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Tanzania.svg Mlandizi Queens
112 DF Violeth Thadeo (2001-08-01)1 August 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
122 DF Violeth Nicholaus (1995-02-09)9 February 1995 (aged 25) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
133 MF Kadosho Shekigenda Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
142 DF Julietha Aminael (2001-02-08)8 February 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
153 MF Janeth Pangamwene (2000-11-27)27 November 2000 (aged 19) Flag of Tanzania.svg Mlandizi Queens
164 FW Opa Clement (2001-02-14)14 February 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
173 MF Enekia Lunyamila (2002-04-20)20 April 2002 (aged 18) Flag of Tanzania.svg Alliance Girls
181 GK Najiat Idrisa (1997-04-02)2 April 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
192 DF Happiness Mwaipaja (1996-05-07)7 May 1996 (aged 24) Flag of Tanzania.svg Yanga Princess
201 GK Zubeda Mohamed (1997-10-20)20 October 1997 (aged 23) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens

Zimbabwe

Coach: Sithethelelwe Sibanda

The final squad was announced on 2 November 2020. [21]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
22 DF Talent Mukwanda (1993-04-24)24 April 1993 (aged 27) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Herentals
32 DF Sharon Teterai (2000-04-10)10 April 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Black Rhinos
42 DF Egness Tumbare (1993-07-31)31 July 1993 (aged 27) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Harare City
53 MF Emmaculate Msipa (1992-06-07)7 June 1992 (aged 28) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Black Rhinos
62 DF Precious Baison (2000-03-08)8 March 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Auckaland
82 DF Shiela Makoto (1990-01-14)14 January 1990 (aged 30) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Blue Swallows
92 DF Nobukhosi Ncube (1993-02-17)17 February 1993 (aged 27) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Correctional Services
103 MF Mavis Chirandu (1995-01-15)15 January 1995 (aged 25) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Black Rhinos
114 FW Dinah Banda (2001-01-27)27 January 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Queen Lozikeyi Academy
123 MF Shamiso Mutasa (1994-06-09)9 June 1994 (aged 26) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Herentals
132 DF Moreblessing Bwende (2001-08-01)1 August 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Harare City
143 MF Faith Chezhara (2001-05-21)21 May 2001 (aged 19) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Harare City
154 FW Rutendo Makore (1992-09-30)30 September 1992 (aged 28) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Black Rhinos
161 GK Lindiwe Magwede (1991-12-01)1 December 1991 (aged 28) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Herentals
173 MF Shyline Dambamuromo (2000-04-04)4 April 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Faith Drive
184 FW Talent Bizeki (2000-12-09)9 December 2000 (aged 19) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Maningi
191 GK Cynthia Shonga (2000-06-18)18 June 2000 (aged 20) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Harare City
203 MF Danai Bhobho (1992-12-01)1 December 1992 (aged 27) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Harare City

Player representation

Statistics are per the beginning of the competition.

By club

Clubs with 5 or more players represented are listed.

PlayersClub
11 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Defence Force
8 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
7 Flag of Malawi.svg DD Sunshine, Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba, Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
6 Flag of Angola.svg 1º de Agosto, Flag of Zambia.svg Red Arrows, Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Harare City
5 Flag of Angola.svg Esperança, Flag of Angola.svg Kilamba City, Flag of Botswana.svg Prisons, Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Wanderers, Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns

By club nationality

PlayersClubs
24 Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa
21 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia
20 Flag of Angola.svg Angola, Flag of Tanzania.svg Tanzania
19 Flag of Eswatini.svg Eswatini
18 Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi, Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Zimbabwe
17 Flag of Botswana.svg Botswana
12 Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho
10 Flag of the Comoros.svg Comoros
7 Flag of France.svg France
3 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China, Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Réunion
2 Flag of Burundi.svg Burundi, Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada

By club federation

PlayersFederation
184 CAF
7 UEFA
3 AFC
2 CONCACAF

By representatives of domestic league

National squadPlayers
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 20
Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 20
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 19
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 19
Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini 18
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 18
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 18
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 17
Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho 12
Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros 10

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