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.
Head coach: Khoza Zwelibandzi
The final 18-player squad was announced on 30 September 2023. [1]
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 |
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1 | GK | Anastasie Rasoanarivo | 5 February 2005 (aged 18) | ASCUF | ||
2 | MF | Noëlla Razafindrasoa | 12 December 2002 (aged 20) | FCF | ||
3 | DF | Geneviève Razafindramilina | 12 November 1986 (aged 36) | SABNAM | ||
4 | DF | Emilienne Solange | 8 May 1993 (aged 30) | ASCUF | ||
5 | DF | Thérèse Fabiola Tolizafy | 26 November 1990 (aged 32) | AFDA | ||
6 | MF | Veronique Raharimalala | 27 February 1987 (aged 36) | SABNAM | ||
7 | FW | Mamisoa Rasoarimalala | 27 May 2000 (aged 23) | Disciples FC | ||
8 | MF | Nadia Ravaosolonirimanana | 4 March 1991 (aged 32) | MIFA | ||
9 | MF | Hanitriniaina Nivonirina | 20 June 1993 (aged 30) | SABNAM | ||
10 | MF | Fitiavana Sitrakiniaina Ramanantsoa | 5 August 1998 (aged 25) | Disciples FC | ||
11 | MF | Elisa Rasoarimamonjy | 27 July 1991 (aged 32) | Disciples FC | ||
12 | MF | Heliosa Haingo Randrianarivelo | 22 July 2000 (aged 23) | SABNAM | ||
13 | FW | Farelle Ravelomanana | 17 December 2003 (aged 19) | ASCUF | ||
14 | DF | Zirah Adylaya | 15 August 2002 (aged 21) | SABNAM | ||
15 | DF | Anjarasoa Velomanantsoly | 7 September 1993 (aged 30) | MIFA | ||
16 | GK | Christina Franiania | 4 November 2003 (aged 19) | Disciples FC | ||
17 | MF | Andoniaina Rasamison | 31 January 1999 (aged 24) | MIFA | ||
18 | MF | Razanarisoa Julie Solonilaina | 28 January 1995 (aged 28) | ASCUF | ||
19 | DF | Irlac Floriette Ramanantenasoa | 13 July 1986 (aged 37) | Disciples FC | ||
20 | MF | Jackia Bao | 24 August 1990 (aged 33) | SOM | ||
21 | DF | Florine Mamitine | 10 August 1990 (aged 33) | SOM | ||
22 | MF | Jacques Novelinah Tombo | 15 October 2000 (aged 22) | AFDA | ||
23 | DF | Ouarda Ouarda | 18 February 1991 (aged 32) | AFDA |
Head coach: Lovemore Fazili
The final 23-player squad was announced on 1 October 2023. [3]
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 |
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1 | GK | Victoria Tshidi Muroa | 3 March 1995 (aged 28) | TUT | ||
2 | DF | Asanda Hadebe | 13 October 2003 (aged 19) | Sunflowers | ||
3 | DF | Lonathemba Mhlongo | 23 August 2002 (aged 21) | UWC | ||
4 | DF | Boitumelo Rasehlo | 18 October 1998 (aged 24) | JVW | ||
5 | DF | Morongwa Manemela | 12 April 2000 (aged 23) | Tuks | ||
6 | MF | Thubelihle Shamase | 16 January 2002 (aged 21) | UJ | ||
7 | FW | Jade Jones | Magic Ladies | |||
8 | MF | Sphumelele Shamase | 16 January 2002 (aged 21) | UJ | ||
9 | FW | Tshogofatso Motlogelwa | 29 April 2000 (aged 23) | TUT | ||
10 | MF | Nicole Michael | 17 January 2001 (aged 22) | TS Galaxy | ||
11 | DF | Ntombifikile Ndlovu | 23 July 1998 (aged 25) | UWC | ||
12 | MF | Thalea Smidt | 27 December 1997 (aged 25) | UJ | ||
13 | DF | Unathi Simayile | 8 February 2001 (aged 22) | UWC | ||
14 | FW | Chelsea Daniels | 8 April 2002 (aged 21) | UWC | ||
15 | MF | Ayesha Moosa | 30 October 2003 (aged 19) | UJ | ||
16 | GK | Dineo Magagula | 14 October 1994 (aged 28) | TUT | ||
17 | DF | Raesetja Mogale | 12 April 1990 (aged 33) | Royal AM | ||
18 | FW | Samkelisiwe Selana | 7 July 2004 (aged 19) | TS Galaxy | ||
19 | DF | Khensani Nkuna | 23 March 1998 (aged 25) | Royal AM | ||
20 | FW | Lizza Mokoena | 8 April 1997 (aged 26) | TUT | ||
21 | GK | Kebotseng Moletsane (captain) | 3 March 1995 (aged 28) | Royal AM | ||
22 | MF | Nomfundo Buthelezi | 20 February 1999 (aged 24) | Durban | ||
23 | FW | Wendy Shongwe | 18 January 2003 (aged 20) | Tuks |
Head coach: Sousa Garcia
The final 23-player squad was announced on 21 September 2023. [4]
Head coach:
The final 23-player squad was announced on 18 September 2023. [5]
Head coach: Luis Victor Fumo
The final 22-player squad was announced on 2 October 2023. [6]
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) | Green Buffaloes | ||
2 | DF | Judith Soko | 31 March 2004 (aged 19) | YASA | ||
3 | DF | Jacqueline Nkole | 5 August 1998 (aged 25) | Indeni Roses | ||
4 | MF | Susan Banda | 6 July 1990 (aged 33) | Red Arrows | ||
5 | DF | Pauline Zulu | 3 March 2003 | Elite Ladies | ||
6 | MF | Regina Chanda | 22 June 2002 (aged 21) | ZANACO Ladies | ||
7 | FW | Fridah Kabwe | 21 January 1998 (aged 25) | ZESCO Ndola Girls | ||
8 | FW | Eneless Phiri | 2 June 2003 (aged 20) | Green Buffaloes | ||
9 | FW | Agness Phiri | 11 April 2003 (aged 20) | Green Buffaloes | ||
10 | MF | Comfort Selemani | 28 November 2004 (aged 18) | Elite Ladies | ||
11 | MF | Salome Phiri | 8 December 2002 (aged 20) | Green Buffaloes | ||
12 | MF | Evarine Katongo | 29 December 2002 (aged 20) | ZISD Women | ||
13 | FW | Sarah Jere | 31 October 2000 (aged 22) | ZANACO Ladies | ||
14 | FW | Rita Mwila Kaoma | 5 December 2004 (aged 18) | Police Dove Queens | ||
15 | DF | Lushomo Mweemba | 10 April 2001 (aged 22) | Green Buffaloes | ||
16 | GK | Leticia Lungu | 7 August 2004 (aged 19) | ZESCO Ndola Girls | ||
17 | DF | Esther Siamfuko | 8 August 2004 (aged 19) | Green Buffaloes | ||
18 | GK | Loveness Tonge | 8 November 2003 (aged 19) | Green Eagles | ||
19 | FW | Natasha Nanyangwe | 27 June 1999 (aged 24) | Green Buffaloes | ||
20 | DF | Thelma Chella | 6 February 2005 | ZANACO Ladies | ||
21 | FW | Maylan Mulenga | 17 May 2003 (aged 20) | Green Buffaloes | ||
22 | MF | Esther Banda | 21 November 2004 (aged 18) | BUSA | ||
23 | DF | Vast Phiri | 3 February 1996 (aged 27) | ZESCO Ndola Girls |
Head coach: Mohambi Saulos
The final 20-player squad was announced on 6 October 2023.
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) | LMPS Ladies | ||
2 | DF | Mosili Mots'oeneng | 15 August 1996 (aged 27) | Royal AM | ||
3 | DF | Ts'oanelo Leboka | 21 July 1996 (aged 27) | LDF Ladies | ||
4 | MF | Nthabeleng Makhabane | 17 May 2003 (aged 20) | LDF Ladies | ||
5 | DF | Thato Mapepesa | 24 January 2003 (aged 20) | LDF Ladies | ||
6 | MF | Mosele Pita | 25 May 1998 (aged 25) | LDF Ladies | ||
7 | MF | Molemo Mokhothu | 8 October 1998 (aged 24) | Kick 4 Life | ||
8 | FW | Lits'eoane Maloro | Royal AM | |||
9 | DF | Lerato Mphou | 30 October 1999 (aged 23) | LDF Ladies | ||
10 | MF | Boitumelo Rabale | 5 August 1996 (aged 27) | Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
11 | FW | Nteboheleng Mohoshela | 25 December 2000 (aged 22) | Kick 4 Life | ||
12 | FW | Makhotso Moalosi | 4 July 2003 (aged 20) | Berea Ladies | ||
13 | DF | Limakatso Matibi | 16 January 2000 (aged 23) | LMPS Ladies | ||
14 | MF | Marsu'ukulu Motloheloa | 1 December 2001 (aged 21) | Kick 4 Life | ||
15 | FW | Phuzile Molefe | 18 January 1997 (aged 26) | LDF Ladies | ||
16 | GK | Mpolokeng Mothomots'oana | 11 October 2000 (aged 22) | LDF Ladies | ||
17 | MF | Nthabeleng Potsane | 29 October 1998 (aged 24) | LDF Ladies | ||
18 | MF | Maseriti Mohlolo | 22 April 1997 (aged 26) | LDF Ladies | ||
19 | DF | Bokang Ntsane | 20 July 2002 (aged 21) | LDF Ladies | ||
20 | DF | Ntsatsi Khakanyo | 26 July 1992 (aged 31) | LDF Ladies | ||
21 | DF | Mathebe Ramphielo | 22 June 1996 (aged 27) | LMPS Ladies | ||
22 | MF | Bohlokoa Mothala | 10 September 1999 (aged 24) | Stoko | ||
23 | GK | Mamakhabane Makibinyane | 27 October 2002 (aged 20) | LDF Ladies |
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 |
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1 | GK | Queandra Kasume Batista | 7 January 1999 (aged 24) | UNAM Bokkies | ||
2 | DF | Lilie Kasheeta | 4 April 1999 (aged 24) | Nampol Ladies | ||
3 | DF | Ndapewa Katuta | 16 December 1986 (aged 36) | Nampol Ladies | ||
4 | DF | Julia Rutjindo | 18 April 2000 (aged 23) | Girls and Goals | ||
5 | DF | Emma Naris | 8 November 1996 (aged 26) | Tura Magic FC | ||
6 | DF | Hilma Kanyama | 27 September 2000 (aged 23) | Ongwediva Queens | ||
7 | MF | Twelikondjela Amukoto | 28 July 1991 (aged 32) | Nampol Ladies | ||
8 | MF | Lorraine Jossob | 4 May 1993 (aged 30) | Arrows Ladies | ||
9 | MF | Thomalina Adams | 6 July 1993 (aged 30) | Tura Magic FC | ||
10 | MF | Millicent Hikuam | 6 July 1998 (aged 25) | Capital FC Atletica | ||
11 | FW | Anna Shikusho | 5 April 1995 (aged 28) | Tura Magic FC | ||
12 | FW | Beverly Uueziua | 26 May 1999 (aged 24) | Girls and Goals | ||
13 | DF | Vijakura Tjingaete | 27 December 2003 (aged 19) | Girls and Goals | ||
14 | MF | Ivone Kooper | 16 January 1999 (aged 24) | Tura Magic FC | ||
15 | DF | Lydiana Nanamus | 30 November 1998 (aged 24) | Tura Magic FC | ||
16 | GK | Agnes Kauzuu | 22 December 1992 (aged 30) | Tura Magic FC | ||
17 | MF | Memory Ngonda | 11 February 1998 (aged 25) | Tura Magic FC | ||
18 | MF | Juliana Blou | 19 May 1995 (aged 28) | Tura Magic FC | ||
19 | GK | Melisa Matheus | 14 June 1998 (aged 25) | Beauties | ||
20 | DF | Lovisa Mulunga | 18 March 1995 (aged 28) | Tura Magic FC | ||
21 | MF | Elina Uulumbu | 22 July 1994 (aged 29) | Nampol Ladies | ||
22 | FW | Fiola Vliete | 22 October 1998 (aged 24) | Beauties | ||
23 | MF | Meltret Ujamba | 30 November 1995 (aged 27) | UNAM Bokkies |
Head coach: Shadreck Mlauzi
The final 21-player squad was announced on 2 October 2023. [9]
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