Zimbabwe women's national football team

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Zimbabwe
Nickname(s) Mighty Warriors
Association Zimbabwe Football Association
Confederation CAF
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach Shadreck Mlauzi
Captain Talent Mandaza
FIFA code ZIM
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 127 Steady2.svg (15 March 2024) [1]
Highest82 (December 2013)
Lowest128 (August 2022)
First international
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 4–0 Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho (1987-2006).svg
(Harare, Zimbabwe; 30 July 2000)
Biggest win
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 15–0 Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho (1987-2006).svg
(Harare, Zimbabwe; 19 April 2002)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 6–0 Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
(Johannesburg, South Africa; 21 November 2000)
African Women's Championship
Appearances4 (first in 1991 )
Best result4th (2000)
Summer Olympics
Appearances1 (first in 2016 )
Best result12th (2016)

The Zimbabwe Women's National Football Team is the national women's football team of Zimbabwe and is overseen by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). As of August 2023, they are ranked 125th internationally. [2] They have never qualified for the World Cup.

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History

In 1991, the team withdrew from the tournament before playing a match. Their first competitive international match was played in the 2000 African Women's Championship, when they against Uganda 2–2 on 11 November 2000.

Zimbabwe were slated to appear at the 1991 African Women's Championship, but withdrew before their first round match with Zambia. [3] In June 1997 the team played South Africa at FNB Stadium in a curtain raiser to the men's Nelson Mandela Challenge. [4] [5] In 2003 the team's star player Yesmore Mutero publicly accused the national coach Shacky Tauro of infecting her with HIV during extramarital sex. Tauro denied the claims but left his job right after. Mutero died in 2004, followed by Tauro in 2009. [6]

In the COSAFA Women's Championship they finished second in 2002 and fourth in 2006. In 2011 they were crowned champions. [7] In 2016 the team qualified for the Africa Women Cup of Nations. They also qualified for the 2016 Olympic football tournament, and finished last in their group (containing Canada, Germany, and Australia) after losing 6–1 to Germany, 3–1 to Canada and 6–1 to Australia.

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

2023

6 October 2023 (2023-10-06) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 1–0 Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Pretoria, South Africa
12:00  UTC+2
  • Mupeti Soccerball shade.svg58'
Report Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Seonyatseng Tshephe (Botswana)
9 October 2023 (2023-10-09) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg 0–2 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe Johannesburg, South Africa
15:30  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
Referee: Letticia Viana (Eswatini)
11 October 2023 (2023-10-11) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 1–1 Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Johannesburg, South Africa
15:30  UTC+2 Chemhere Soccerball shade.svg4' Report Johannes Soccerball shade.svg86'Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)
13 October 2023 COSAFA SF Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg 1–0 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe Pretoria, South Africa
12:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
15 October 2023 (2023-10-15) 2023 COSAFA WC 3rd Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 0–2 Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique Pretoria, South Africa
12:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Maria Rivet (Mauritius)

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As September 2023

PositionNameRef.
Head coach Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Shadreck Mlauzi [8]
Assistant coach Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Yohane Chikaola
Assistant coach Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Sithethelelwe Sibanda
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Ndega Matsika
Strength & Conditioning coach Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Brenda Chaora
Team manager Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Portia Chiota
Kit manager Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Choice Dambuza
Medical Doctor Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Dr Margaret Maulana
Physiotherapist Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Kudzanai Matavire
Safeguarding Officer Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Dorothy Mugari
Media Officer Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Chioniso Mashakada

Manager history

Players

Current squad

Caps and goals accurate up to and including 17 April 2021.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
1 GK Lindiwe Magwede (1991-12-01) 1 December 1991 (age 32) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Herentals
1 GK Cynthia Shonga (2000-06-18) 18 June 2000 (age 23) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Harare City
1 GK Chido Dzingirai Flag of Zimbabwe.svg

2 DF Eunice Chibanda (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993 (age 30) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Black Rhinos
2 DF Vimbai Mharadzi (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 22) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Blue Swallows
2 DF Nobukhosi Ncube (1993-02-17) 17 February 1993 (age 31) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Correctional Services
2 DF Edline Mutumbami (1996-10-13) 13 October 1996 (age 27) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Blue Swallows
2 DF Thelma Masawi Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
2 DF Pureté Mugayi (2002-06-02) 2 June 2002 (age 21) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Black Rhinos
3 MF Nokukhanya Ndlovu Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
3 MF Daisy Kaitano Flag of Zimbabwe.svg

3 MF Alice Moyo Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
3 MF Ennety Sandile Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
3 MF Tanyaradzwa Chihoro Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
4 FW Priviledge Mupeti (1997-09-29) 29 September 1997 (age 26) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Black Rhinos
3 MF Patience Nyarai Ndhlovu Flag of Zimbabwe.svg

4 FW Rudo Neshamba (1992-02-10) 10 February 1992 (age 32) Flag of Israel.svg Ramat HaSharon
3 MF Shyline Dambamuromo (2000-04-04) 4 April 2000 (age 23) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Faith Drive
4 FW Praynance Zvawanda Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
4 FW Maudy Mafuruse Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
4 FW Christobel Katona (1999-02-13) 13 February 1999 (age 25) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Black Rhinos

Recent call ups

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

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

DF Hazvinei Dhlakama Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
DF Mitchel Nyakatsapa Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
DF Morelife Nyagumbo Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE

MF Bethel Kondo Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Ennert Chemhere (2002-05-02) 2 May 2002 (age 21) Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Ubuntu Queens 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Emmaculate Msipa (1992-06-07) 7 June 1992 (age 31) Flag of Israel.svg Ramat HaSharon 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Peace Kenede Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE

FW Patience Ndhlovu Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE

Previous squads

Olympic Games
Africa Women Cup of Nations
COSAFA Women's Championship

Records

*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 30 August 2021.

Honours

Continental

Fourth place: 2000

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
YearResultPositionGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 --------
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995 --------
Flag of the United States.svg 1999 --------
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 --------
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 --------
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 --------
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 --------
Flag of France.svg 2019 --------
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

Zimbabwe team at the 2016 Olympics Zimbabwe football team 2016 Olympics women.jpg
Zimbabwe team at the 2016 Olympics
Summer Olympics record
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 did not qualify-------
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000 did not qualify-------
Flag of Greece.svg 2004 did not qualify-------
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 did not qualify -------
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 did not qualify-------
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016 Group Stage3003315−12
Flag of Japan.svg 2021 did not qualify-------
Flag of France.svg 2024 to be determined-------
Total1/73003315−12
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

2016 Summer Olympics

Zimbabwe qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games after beating Zambia 2–2 on away goals, Côte d'Ivoire via a walkover, and Cameroon 2–2 on away goals. They qualified along with South Africa, who finished last in their group as well.

They were drawn into a group with Germany, Canada, and Australia, and were the only team in the women's tournament to lose all of their games.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 330072+59 Quarter-finals
2Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 311195+44
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 311185+34
4Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 3003315120
Source: Rio2016 & FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg1–6Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Basopo Soccerball shade.svg50' Report (Rio2016)
Report (FIFA)
Attendance: 20,521 [10]
Referee: Rita Gani (Malaysia)
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg3–1Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Beckie Soccerball shade.svg7', 35'
Sinclair Soccerball shade.svg19' (pen.)
Report (Rio2016)
Report (FIFA)
Chirandu Soccerball shade.svg86'
Attendance: 30,295 [11]
Referee: Olga Miranda (Paraguay)
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg6–1Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Report (Rio2016)
Report (FIFA)
Msipa Soccerball shade.svg90+1'

Africa Women Cup of Nations

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
YearRoundResultMWDLGFGA
1991 Withdrew in Quarterfinals
1995-1998did not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 2000 Fourth Place5113817
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2002 Group Stage302124
Flag of South Africa.svg 2004 Group Stage311134
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2006 Withdrew in Qualification
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2008 did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 did not enter
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012 did not qualify
Flag of Namibia.svg 2014 did not qualify
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2016 Group Stage301203
Flag of Ghana.svg 2018 did not qualify
2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Morocco.svg 2022 'Did not qualify'
Flag of Morocco.svg 2024 ' Did not enter '
Total12/12492010196077

African Games

African Games record
HostResultMWDLGFGA
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2003 1R311156
Flag of Mozambique.svg 2011 1R301248
Total2/46123914

COSAFA Women's Championship

COSAFA Women's Championship record
YearRoundPldWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2002Runner-up
Flag of Zambia.svg 20064th
Flag of Angola.svg 2008??
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2011 Winner5410162+14
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2017 Runner-up5221136+7
Flag of South Africa.svg 2018 Group stage320152+3
Flag of South Africa.svg 2019 3rd3401194+15
Flag of South Africa.svg 2020 Group stage200202−2
Flag of South Africa.svg 2021 Group stage320154+1
Flag of South Africa.svg 2023 4th5212440
TotalWinner2616486224+38
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Honours

All−time record against FIFA recognized nations

The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.

Key
  Positive balance (more wins than losses)
  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
  Negative balance (more losses than wins)
AgainstPldWDLGFGAGDConfederation

    Record per opponent

    *As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.

    Key
      Positive balance (more wins than losses)
      Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
      Negative balance (more losses than wins)

    The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:

    OpponentPldWDLGFGAGDW%Confederation
    Total

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