2021 COSAFA Women's Championship squads

This article lists the squads for the 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship, the 9th 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 28 September to 9 October 2021. In the tournament were involved twelve national teams: nine teams from COSAFA and three teams from CECAFA, who were invited as guests. Each national team registered a squad of 20 players.

The age listed for each player is on 28 September 2021, 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: Sousa Garcia

The squad was announced on 21 September 2021.[1]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Mimi (1995-03-02)2 March 1995 (aged 26) Angola Paulo FC
3 2DF Nela (2002-04-04)4 April 2002 (aged 19) Angola Sagrada Esperança
4 3MF Lídia (captain) (1998-01-29)29 January 1998 (aged 23) Angola Sagrada Esperança
5 2DF Dorcacia Angola Sagrada Esperança
6 3MF Prado (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 22) Angola 1º de Agosto
7 4FW Alegria (1995-05-14)14 May 1995 (aged 26) Angola Sagrada Esperança
8 3MF Chiquita (1997-09-19)19 September 1997 (aged 24)
10 4FW Ngonguinha (1999-07-11)11 July 1999 (aged 22) Angola Tchapesse CA
11 3MF Yara Angola Sagrada Esperança
12 1GK Sandrinha (1997-10-05)5 October 1997 (aged 23) Angola Sagrada Esperança
13 2DF Fátima Faria Angola GR Kilamba
14 4FW Bia (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (aged 24) Angola GR Kilamba
15 2DF Erica Panguila Angola GR Kilamba
16 3MF Eleúteria Pinto (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 22) Angola DC Exército
17 4FW Marizete (1999-04-24)24 April 1999 (aged 22) Angola Paulo FC
18 3MF Margarete (2002-08-16)16 August 2002 (aged 19) Angola 1º de Agosto
20 3MF Ladaínha (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 29) Angola Atlético do Cunene
21 3MF Ana Costa Angola 1º de Agosto

Malawi

Coaches: McNerbert Kazuwa and Andrew Chikhosi

A preliminary squad was announced on 7 September 2021.[2] The squad was reduced prior to the beginning of the tournament.[3]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Mercy Sikelo (1997-12-22)22 December 1997 (aged 23) Malawi Ntopwa
2 2DF Emily Jossam (1998-08-18)18 August 1998 (aged 23) Malawi Blantyre Zero
3 2DF Ruth Nyirongo (1995-12-30)30 December 1995 (aged 25) Malawi DD Sunshine
4 2DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 29) Zambia Lusaka Dynamos
5 2DF Patricia Nyirenda (1998-04-08)8 April 1998 (aged 23) Zambia Lusaka Dynamos
6 3MF Lyna James
7 4FW Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 24) Malawi Topik
8 3MF Chikondi Gondwe (1998-09-19)19 September 1998 (aged 23) Malawi CY Sisters
9 4FW Sabinah Thom (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 25) Malawi DD Sunshine
10 4FW Vanessa Chikupila (1991-04-02)2 April 1991 (aged 29) Malawi Blantyre Zero
11 4FW Fazila Chiyembekezo Malawi Skippers
12 3MF Wezzie Mvula (1996-07-06)6 July 1996 (aged 25) Malawi DD Sunshine
13 1GK Ruth Mhango Malawi Moyale Sisters
14 3MF Madyina Ngulube (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 25) Malawi DD Sunshine
15 2DF Mphatso Gondwe Malawi DD Sunshine
16 1GK Samil Amidu (1996-12-29)29 December 1996 (aged 24) Malawi DD Sunshine
17 3MF Zainab Kapanda (2002-03-12)12 March 2002 (aged 19) Malawi Blantyre Zero
18 2DF Ireen Khumalo Malawi Ascent Academy
19 3MF Carolyn Mathyola Malawi DD Sunshine
20 2DF Tionge Phiri (2000-08-28)28 August 2000 (aged 21) Malawi DD Sunshine

Mozambique

Coach: Felizarda Lemos

The squad was announced on 17 September 2021.[4]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Esperança
2 2DF Lili
3 2DF Virginia
4 2DF Rosa António
5 2DF Aurora
6 4FW Fidelia
7 3MF Chingueleze
8 3MF Goia
9 3MF Lónica
10 4FW Ninika
11 4FW Badru
12 1GK Vava
13 3MF Joana
14 2DF Madona
15 4FW Cina
16 3MF Emília
17 3MF Amélia
18 2DF Cai'Cai (captain)
19 3MF Marlene
20 2DF Lúcia Leila
21 3MF Deo
22 1GK Isaura

South Africa

Coach: Desiree Ellis

The squad was announced on 16 September 2021.[5]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Kaylin Swart (1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 26) South Africa JVW
2 2DF Karabo Makhurubetshi (1999-02-03)3 February 1999 (aged 22) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
3 4FW Mandisa Faya
4 3MF Sibulele Holweni (2001-04-28)28 April 2001 (aged 20) South Africa University of the Western Cape
5 2DF Janine van Wyk (captain) (1987-04-17)17 April 1987 (aged 34) Scotland Glasgow City
6 3MF Mamello Makhabane (1988-02-24)24 February 1988 (aged 33) South Africa JVW
7 3MF Noxolo Cesane (2000-10-11)11 October 2000 (aged 20) South Africa University of the Western Cape
8 2DF Salome Kekana
9 3MF Gabriela Salgado (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 23) South Africa JVW
10 3MF Oratile Mokwena (2001-03-21)21 March 2001 (aged 20) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
11 4FW Nokwanda Zondi
12 3MF Robyn Moodaly (1994-06-16)16 June 1994 (aged 27) South Africa JVW
13 2DF Bambanani Mbane (1990-03-12)12 March 1990 (aged 31) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
14 2DF Tiisetso Makhubela (1997-04-24)24 April 1997 (aged 24) South Africa Tshwane University of Technology
15 4FW Kgaelebane Mohlakoana (1993-12-10)10 December 1993 (aged 27) South Africa Bloemfontein Celtic
16 1GK Asa Rabalao
17 4FW Melinda Kgadiete (1992-07-21)21 July 1992 (aged 29) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
18 2DF Ongeziwe Ndlangisa (1994-04-16)16 April 1994 (aged 27) South Africa Sunflower
19 4FW Ntombifikile Ndlovu South Africa Sunflower
20 4FW Chabana Reitumetse (1993-08-05)5 August 1993 (aged 28) South Africa Bloemfontein Celtic

Group B

Botswana

Coach: Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang
On 27 September 2021, it was announced Nkutlwisang tested positive for COVID-19 and wouldn't travel with the team, who would be coached by Thaloba Nthaga, Belindah Moatswi, and Thabo Motang.[6]

A preliminary squad was announced on 15 September 2021.[7]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Gloria Moeng (1998-02-03)3 February 1998 (aged 23) Botswana Botswana Defence Force
2 2DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-01-30)30 January 1995 (aged 26) Botswana Prisons
4 2DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15)15 June 1991 (aged 30) Botswana Botswana Defence Force
5 2DF Theo George (2001-01-30)30 January 2001 (aged 20) Botswana Wonder Sporting
6 3MF Golebaone Selebatso (1991-03-22)22 March 1991 (aged 30) Botswana Prisons
7 4FW Refilwe Tholakele (1996-01-26)26 January 1996 (aged 25) Botswana Township Rollers
8 2DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16)16 July 2001 (aged 20) Zambia Lusaka Dynamos
9 2DF Mokgabo Thanda (1993-04-03)3 April 1993 (aged 28) Zambia Yasa
10 3MF Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-06-27)27 June 1999 (aged 22) Botswana Double Action
11 3MF Segakolodi Didukunyane (2000-12-14)14 December 2000 (aged 20) Botswana Mexican Girls
12 2DF Bonang Otlhagile (1986-08-07)7 August 1986 (aged 35) Botswana Double Action
13 3MF Amogelang Moahi (1990-03-31)31 March 1990 (aged 31) Botswana Geronah
14 2DF Veronicah Mogotsi (1992-08-21)21 August 1992 (aged 29) Botswana Double Action
15 2DF Balotlhanyi Johannes (1994-06-28)28 June 1994 (aged 27) Botswana Double Action
16 1GK Tlamelo Pheresi (1996-11-30)30 November 1996 (aged 24) Botswana Double Action
17 3MF Leano Busang (1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 21) Botswana Prisons
18 2DF Nondi Mahlasela (1991-12-25)25 December 1991 (aged 29) Botswana Prisons
19 4FW Warona Molete (1998-02-17)17 February 1998 (aged 23) Zambia Lusaka Dynamos
20 3MF Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 21) Botswana Double Action
23 1GK Marylin John (1996-11-12)12 November 1996 (aged 24) Botswana Botswana Defence Force

South Sudan

Coach: South Africa Shilene Booysen

[8]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
2 2DF Sumaya Noah
3 2DF Amadrio Filder
4 2DF Esther Kide
5 2DF Dorka Lokeri
6 3MF Suzzie Michael
7 3MF Esther Luis
8 3MF Mary Dan
9 4FW Chiang Thomas
10 3MF Amy Lasu (captain) (1995-11-08)8 November 1995 (aged 25)
11 3MF Sarah Modi
12 3MF Namugeya Cosmas
13 1GK Khalda Hasaan
14 3MF Mary Kuach
16 2DF Cicilia Juli
17 3MF Kilega Lokonga
18 4FW Ayikoru Luka
19 4FW Josphine Makuei
20 3MF Modong Simaya
21 2DF Sarah Yesona
23 1GK Anna Stephen

Tanzania

Coach: Bakari Shime

The squad was announced on 20 September 2021.[9]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Janeth Shija
2 2DF Anastazia Antony (1996-01-29)29 January 1996 (aged 25)
3 3MF Eva Wailes (2000-05-02)2 May 2000 (aged 21)
4 3MF Amina Ally (sw) (captain) (2001-05-23)23 May 2001 (aged 20) Tanzania Yanga Princess
5 3MF Fatuma Issa
6 4FW Donisia Minja
7 4FW Mwanahamisi Shurua (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 31) Tanzania Simba Queens
8 3MF Stumai Abdallah (1997-08-25)25 August 1997 (aged 24)
9 2DF Mwamvua Haruna
10 4FW Aisha Masaka (2003-11-10)10 November 2003 (aged 17) Tanzania Yanga Princess
11 4FW Diana Msewa
12 3MF Janeth Pangamwene (2000-11-27)27 November 2000 (aged 20)
13 3MF Koku Kipanga
14 2DF Clara Luvanga
15 2DF Julietha Singano (2001-02-08)8 February 2001 (aged 20) Tanzania Simba Queens
16 3MF Zawadi Hamisi
17 2DF Enekia Kasonga (2002-04-20)20 April 2002 (aged 19)
18 4FW Opah Clement (2001-02-14)14 February 2001 (aged 20) Tanzania Simba Queens
19 3MF Happiness Hensron (1996-05-07)7 May 1996 (aged 25)
20 1GK Zubeda Mgunda (1997-10-20)20 October 1997 (aged 23) Tanzania Simba Queens
21 1GK Husna Zuberi

Zimbabwe

Coach: Sithetheliwe Sibanda

A preliminary squad was announced on 14 September 2021.[10]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Cynthia Shonga (2000-06-18)18 June 2000 (aged 21) Zimbabwe Harare City
2 3MF Talent Mukwanda (1993-04-24)24 April 1993 (aged 28) Zimbabwe Herentals
3 2DF Edline Mutumbami (1996-10-13)13 October 1996 (aged 24) Zimbabwe Blue Swallows
4 2DF Egness Tumbare (1993-07-31)31 July 1993 (aged 28) Zimbabwe Harare City
5 3MF Emmaculate Msipa (1992-06-07)7 June 1992 (aged 29) Unattached
6 4FW Natasha Ndowa (1998-01-03)3 January 1998 (aged 23) Zimbabwe Blue Swallows
7 4FW Rudo Neshamba (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 29) Zimbabwe Harare City
8 2DF Sheila Makoto (1990-01-14)14 January 1990 (aged 31) Zimbabwe Blue Swallows
9 2DF Nobukhosi Ncube (1993-02-17)17 February 1993 (aged 28) Zimbabwe Correctional Services
10 3MF Mavis Chirandu (1995-01-15)15 January 1995 (aged 26) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos
12 3MF Marjory Nyaumwe (1987-07-10)10 July 1987 (aged 34) Zimbabwe Correctional Services
13 3MF Christobel Katona (1999-02-13)13 February 1999 (aged 22) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos
14 2DF Eunice Chibanda (1993-03-26)26 March 1993 (aged 28) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos
15 4FW Rutendo Makore (1992-09-30)30 September 1992 (aged 28) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos
16 1GK Lindiwe Magwede (1991-12-01)1 December 1991 (aged 29) Zimbabwe Herentals
17 4FW Priviledge Mupeti (1997-09-29)29 September 1997 (aged 23) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos
18 4FW Maudy Mafuruse (1999-04-24)24 April 1999 (aged 22) Zimbabwe Faith Drive
19 3MF Shyline Dambamuromo (2000-04-04)4 April 2000 (aged 21) Zimbabwe Faith Drive
22 1GK Precious Mudyiwa (1998-02-02)2 February 1998 (aged 23) Zimbabwe Black Rhinos

Group C

Eswatini

Coach: Dumisani Makhanya

The squad was announced on 23 September 2021.[11]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Gcinile Dlamini Eswatini AS Interladies
2 3MF Tenanile Ngcamphalala (1998-02-15)15 February 1998 (aged 23) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
3 2DF Samkelisiwe Malinga Eswatini AS Interladies
4 4FW Nomvula Sanga (1988-09-15)15 September 1988 (aged 33) Eswatini Manzini Wanderers
5 2DF Thulisile Dvuba (1988-11-12)12 November 1988 (aged 32) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
6 3MF Mazwi Dube Eswatini Manzini Wanderers
7 4FW Celiwe Nkambule (1993-02-19)19 February 1993 (aged 28) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
8 2DF Noxolo Malinga Eswatini Young Buffaloes
9 4FW Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini Royal Leopards
10 3MF Phumzile Dlamini Eswatini Royal Leopards
11 4FW Nonjabuliso Mokgale Eswatini Royal Leopards
12 2DF Thandeka Mbatha Eswatini Manzini Wanderers
13 3MF Nokuthula Dlamini Eswatini Young Buffaloes
14 3MF Thulisile Thring
15 2DF Welile Ndwandwa Eswatini Manzini Wanderers
16 1GK Sukoluhle Sibandze (1989-12-12)12 December 1989 (aged 31) Eswatini Young Buffaloes
17 2DF Futhie Dlamini Eswatini Royal Leopards
18 3MF Simangele Sikhondze Eswatini Elangeni Ladies
19 3MF Sikhanyiso Magagula Eswatini Young Buffaloes
20 2DF Sibongile Ngwenya Unattached

Namibia

Coach: Woody Jacobs

The squad was announced on 28 September 2021.[12]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Sussana Eises
2 2DF Selma Enkali
3 2DF Iina Katuta (1986-12-16)16 December 1986 (aged 34)
4 2DF Kamunikire Tjituka
5 2DF Emma Naris (1996-11-08)8 November 1996 (aged 24)
6 3MF Annouschka Kordom
7 3MF Tuelikondjela Amukoto
8 4FW Kylie van Wyk
9 4FW Thomalina Adams (1993-07-06)6 July 1993 (aged 28)
10 3MF Milicent Hikuam
11 4FW Anna-Marie Shikusho
12 4FW Rita Williams (1979-08-15)15 August 1979 (aged 42)
13 2DF Veronica van Wyk
14 2DF Nicole Philander
15 2DF Lydiana Nanamus
16 1GK Agnes Kauzuu (1979-07-07)7 July 1979 (aged 42)
17 3MF Memory Ngonda (1998-02-11)11 February 1998 (aged 23)
18 4FW Juliana Blou (1995-05-07)7 May 1995 (aged 26)
19 1GK Melissa Matheus
20 2DF Lovisa Mulunga (1995-03-18)18 March 1995 (aged 26) United States Albany State Golden Rams
21 3MF Asteria Angula
22 4FW Fiola Vliete
23 4FW Beverly Ueziua
24 4FW Gaironeeza Maclobo
25 3MF Shanice Diaries

Uganda

Coach: George Lutalo

A provisional squad was announced on 3 September 2021.[13]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Ruth Aturo (1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (aged 26) Uganda UCU Lady Cardinals
3 2DF Asia Nakibuuka Uganda Kawempe Muslim Ladies
4 2DF Bridget Nabisaalu Uganda She Corporate
5 2DF Shadia Nankya (2001-11-25)25 November 2001 (aged 19) Uganda UCU Lady Cardinals
6 2DF Viola Namuddu Uganda Makerere University
7 3MF Norah Alupo Uganda Lady Doves
8 4FW Sandra Nabweteme (1996-11-01)1 November 1996 (aged 24) Iceland FH
9 4FW Otandeka Laki (1996-01-24)24 January 1996 (aged 25) United States New Jersey Copa
10 4FW Hasifah Nassuna (1998-02-16)16 February 1998 (aged 23) Uganda UCU Lady Cardinals
11 3MF Spencer Nakacwa Uganda Lady Doves
12 3MF Joan Naggayi Uganda She Maroons
13 2DF Phoebe Banura Uganda UCU Lady Cardinals
14 2DF Eunice Ariokot Uganda Olila High School
16 4FW Resty Nanziri Uganda Kawempe Muslim Ladies
17 3MF Riticia Nabbosa Uganda Lady Doves
19 1GK Daisy Nakaziro Uganda Lady Doves
20 4FW Sharon Naddunga Uganda Kawempe Muslim Ladies
21 3MF Amina Nababi Uganda Makerere University
22 3MF Sheebah Zalwango Uganda Asubo Gafford Ladies
23 3MF Phiona Nabbumba (2000-07-20)20 July 2000 (aged 21) Uganda She Corporate

Zambia

Coach: Bruce Mwape

The squad was announced on 16 September 2021.[14]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Catherine Musonda (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 23) Zambia Indeni Roses
2 2DF Margret Mulenga Zambia Lusaka Dynamos
3 2DF Lushomo Mweemba (2001-04-10)10 April 2001 (aged 20) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4 4FW Happy Pinto Zambia ZESCO United
5 3MF Milika Limwanya (1996-01-08)8 January 1996 (aged 25)
6 3MF Elizabeth Mupeso Zambia Lusaka Dynamos
7 4FW Ochumba Oseke (2002-07-01)1 July 2002 (aged 19) Zambia Red Arrows
8 2DF Margaret Belemu (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 24) Zambia Red Arrows
9 3MF Thandiwe Nkhata Unattached
10 3MF Grace Chanda (1997-06-11)11 June 1997 (aged 24) Zambia Red Arrows
11 3MF Penelope Mulubwa Zambia ZESCO United
12 2DF Esther Mukwasa (1996-10-24)24 October 1996 (aged 24) Zambia Indeni Roses
14 4FW Avell Chitundu (1997-07-30)30 July 1997 (aged 24) Zambia ZESCO United
15 3MF Agness Musase (1997-07-11)11 July 1997 (aged 24) Zambia Green Buffaloes
16 1GK Eunice Sakala
17 3MF Mary Wilombe (1997-09-22)22 September 1997 (aged 24) Zambia Red Arrows
18 1GK Ngambo Musole (1998-06-23)23 June 1998 (aged 23) Zambia ZESCO United
19 2DF Vast Phiri (1996-02-03)3 February 1996 (aged 25) Zambia ZESCO United
20 2DF Patricia Lampi Zambia YASA Girls
21 3MF Mary Mulenga (1998-04-11)11 April 1998 (aged 23) Zambia Red Arrows

Player representation

Statistics are per the beginning of the competition.

By club

Clubs with 5 or more players represented are listed.


References
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  6. Boranabi, Kabelo (27 September 2021). "COVID-19 Hits The Mares". Mmegi.
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