Eswatini women's national football team

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Eswatini
Nickname(s) Sitsebe Samhlekazi
Association Eswatini Football Association
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachChristian Thwala
Home stadium Somhlolo National Stadium
FIFA code SWZ
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FIFA ranking
Current 182 Steady2.svg (13 December 2024) [1]
Highest97 (June 2009)
Lowest182 (March – December 2024)
First international
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa 14–0 Swaziland  Flag of Eswatini.svg
(Johannesburg, South Africa; 30 May 1993)
Biggest win
Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini 6–0 Seychelles  Flag of Seychelles.svg
(Gqeberha, South Africa; 22 October 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa 14–0 Swaziland  Flag of Eswatini.svg
(Johannesburg, South Africa; 30 May 1993)

The Eswatini women's national football team, nicknamed Sitsebe Samhlekazi, represents Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, in international football and is controlled by the Eswatini Football Association.

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History

Eswatini made their competitive debut in the qualification for the 1998 African Championships, where they lost to their neighbours, South Africa. Eswatini have not played in any further qualification matches, but they have played a number of friendly matches, mostly against neighbouring countries. In 2008, Eswatini beat Mozambique 3–1.

Team image

Nicknames

The Eswatini women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Super Falcons".

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2024

12 October 2024 (2024-10-12) Friendly Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg1–0Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Matola, Mozambique
13 October 2024 (2024-10-13) Friendly Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg2–1Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Matola, Mozambique
22 October 2024 (2024-10-22) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg 6–0 Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles Gqeberha, South Africa
14:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
25 October 2024 (2024-10-25) 2024 COSAFA WC GS South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg 3–0 Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Ibhayi, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
28 October 2024 (2024-10-28) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg 0–2 Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Ibhayi, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Report Coleman Soccerball shade.svg12', 66'Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Gloria Sambumba (Zambia)

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of October 2024

PositionNameRef.
Head coach Bongani Makhukhula

Manager history

Players

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Gcinile Dlamini (2003-06-10)10 June 2003 (aged 21) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
101 GK Nonduduzo Mhlanga (2002-02-01)1 February 2002 (aged 22) Flag of Eswatini.svg Wanderers

22 DF Badelise Ngozo (1997-06-27)27 June 1997 (aged 27) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
32 DF Khulekile Mamba (1999-05-14)14 May 1999 (aged 25) Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
43 MF Nokuthula Ndlovu (2000-10-04)4 October 2000 (aged 24) Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
52 DF Bongekile Nkambule (2005-06-21)21 June 2005 (aged 19) Flag of Eswatini.svg Wanderers
72 DF Nomvula Sanga (1988-09-15)15 September 1988 (aged 36) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
112 DF Ngimphiwe Cele (1997-06-03)3 June 1997 (aged 27) Flag of Eswatini.svg Wanderers
132 DF Simangele Sikhondze (2002-02-05)5 February 2002 (aged 22) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
172 DF Futhie Dlamini (1993-07-11)11 July 1993 (aged 31) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
202 DF Samkelisiwe Fakudze (2004-08-06)6 August 2004 (aged 20) Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini

63 MF Sisanda Ndzinisa (2002-05-31)31 May 2002 (aged 22) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
83 MF Londiwe Maziya (2004-08-05)5 August 2004 (aged 20) Flag of Eswatini.svg Wanderers
143 MF Simile Marks (2002-05-07)7 May 2002 (aged 22) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
163 MF Gugulethu Mkhabela (2003-03-25)25 March 2003 (aged 21) Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
193 MF Sebenele Shabangu (1999-08-09)9 August 1999 (aged 25) Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba

94 FW Nonhle Simelane (1997-03-16)16 March 1997 (aged 27) Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
124 FW Tenanile Ngcamphalala (1998-02-15)15 February 1998 (aged 26) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
184 FW Celiwe Nkambule (Captain) (1993-02-19)19 February 1993 (aged 31) Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to an Eswatini squad in the past 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up



Previous squads

COSAFA Women's Championship

Records

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of the United States.svg 1999 Did not qualify-------
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of France.svg 2019 Did not qualify-------
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Did not qualify-------
Total0/9-------
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Did Not Enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000
Flag of Greece.svg 2004
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 Did not qualify
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016
Flag of Japan.svg 2021
Total0/7000000

Africa Women Cup of Nations

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
YearRoundGPWD*LGSGAGD
1991 Did not enter
1995
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1998 Did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 2000 Did not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2002
Flag of South Africa.svg 2004
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2006
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2008
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012
Flag of Namibia.svg 2014
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2016
Flag of Ghana.svg 2018 Did not qualify
Flag placeholder.svg 2020 Cancelled
Flag of Morocco.svg 2022 Did not qualify
Flag of Morocco.svg 2024 Did not qualify
Total0/12-------
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games

African Games record
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2003 Did Not Enter
Flag of Algeria.svg 2007 Did not qualify
Flag of Mozambique.svg 2011
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2015 Did Not Enter
Flag of Morocco.svg 2019 Did not qualify
Flag of Ghana.svg 2023 To Be Determined
Total0/6000000

COSAFA Women's Championship

COSAFA Women's Championship record
YearRoundPldWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2002 Group stage
Flag of Zambia.svg 2006 Group stage
Flag of Angola.svg 2008 -
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2011 did not enter
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2017 Group stage111153+2
Flag of South Africa.svg 2018 Group stage3003411−7
Flag of South Africa.svg 2019 Group stage320178−1
Flag of South Africa.svg 2020 Group stage3102711−4
Flag of South Africa.svg 2021 Group stage3003111−10
Flag of South Africa.svg 2023 Group stage3102212-10
TotalGroup stage1651122656−30
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

See also

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References

  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  2. "The Senior Women's National Team Head Coach Bongani Makhukhula has confirmed the squad for the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women's Championship". Eswatini Football Association. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024 via Facebook.