2025 COSAFA Women's Championship squads
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The 2025 COSAFA Women's Championship is an upcoming international women's association football tournament set to be held in Polokwane, South Africa from 18 February to 1 March 2026. The 11 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers.[1] Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.
The age listed for each player is on 18 February 2026, the first day 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.
South Africa
Head coach: Desiree Ellis
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Dineo Magagula | 14 October 1994 (aged 31) | |
| 2 | DF | Asanda Hadebe | 13 October 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 3 | DF | Shakira O'Malley | 3 January 2003 (aged 23) | |
| 4 | MF | Regina Mogolola | 17 April 1993 (aged 32) | |
| 5 | DF | Unathi Simayile | 8 February 2001 (aged 25) | |
| 6 | MF | Bongiwe Thusi | 20 July 1991 (aged 34) | |
| 7 | DF | Lonathemba Mhlongo | 23 August 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 8 | MF | Thorisho Mphelo | 4 April 2009 (aged 16) | |
| 9 | MF | Gabriela Salgado | 20 February 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 10 | MF | Zoe October | 16 June 2008 (aged 17) | |
| 11 | MF | Gugu Dhlamini | 9 September 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 12 | MF | Sibahle Maneli | 18 March 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 13 | FW | Bonolo Mokoma | 30 April 2008 (aged 17) | |
| 14 | MF | Nonhlanhla Mthandi | 19 August 1995 (aged 30) | |
| 15 | MF | Khutso Pila | 31 May 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 16 | GK | Casey Gordon | 3 December 2007 (aged 18) | |
| 17 | MF | Isabella Ludwig | 13 December 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 18 | MF | Sibulele Holweni (Captain) | 28 April 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 19 | DF | Sinegugu Zondi | 6 May 1999 (aged 26) | |
| 20 | DF | Antonia Maponya | 17 October 1999 (aged 26) | |
| 21 | MF | Fiona Namanyana | 2 December 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 22 | MF | Sibongakonke Mzobe | 25 January 2005 (aged 21) | |
| 23 | FW | Nthabiseng Majiya | 10 June 2004 (aged 21) |
Malawi
Head coach: Lovemore Fazili
Malawi announced their final 23-player squad on 15 February 2026.[2]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Mercy Sikelo | 22 December 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 2 | DF | Olivia Phikani | 20 July 2006 (aged 19) | |
| 3 | DF | Doreen Dickson | 22 February 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 4 | DF | Chimwemwe Madise (Captain) | 6 April 1992 (aged 33) | |
| 5 | DF | Maureen Kenneth | 28 October 2007 (aged 18) | |
| 6 | FW | Chikondi Gondwe | 16 September 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 7 | FW | Mary Chavinda | 27 December 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 8 | MF | Tendai Sani | 11 January 2004 (aged 22) | |
| 9 | FW | Vitumbiko Mkandawire | 17 December 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 10 | MF | Lyna James | 23 November 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 11 | FW | Deborah Henry | 28 September 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 12 | MF | Sarah Mulimbika | 11 January 2007 (aged 19) | |
| 13 | FW | Vanessa Chikupila | 2 April 1996 (aged 29) | |
| 14 | DF | Maggie Chavula | 28 April 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 15 | MF | Leticia Chinyamula | 12 June 2006 (aged 19) | |
| 16 | GK | Yamikani Kaonga | 11 October 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 17 | MF | Madyina Nguluwe | 18 June 1996 (aged 29) | |
| 18 | DF | Ireen Khumalo | 12 December 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 19 | FW | Chisomo Banda | 3 November 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 20 | MF | Funny Magombo | 5 April 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 21 | DF | Rose Alufandika | 4 November 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 22 | DF | Benadetta Mkandawire | 28 September 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 23 | GK | Esther Maulidi | 3 February 2008 (aged 18) | |
| 24 | DF | Tionge Phiri | 28 August 2000 (aged 25) |
Lesotho
Head coach: Shalane Lehohla
Lesotho announced their final 23-player squad on 16 February 2026.[3]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Nthabiseng Hlao | 6 March 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 2 | DF | Mats'eliso Mosala | 1 April 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 3 | DF | Mpho Molefe | 18 November 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 4 | DF | Mats'eliso Makeke | 10 October 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 5 | DF | Limpho Nthako | 25 November 2006 (aged 19) | |
| 6 | MF | Rapelang Makhetha | 13 March 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 7 | MF | Molemo Mokhothu | 8 October 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 8 | MF | Mamasoabi Monese | 5 March 1999 (aged 26) | |
| 9 | MF | Mampona Lekenyane | 22 August 2008 (aged 17) | |
| 10 | FW | Reitumetse Namane | 22 August 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 11 | FW | Lits'eoane Maloro (Captain) | 13 May 1996 (aged 29) | |
| 12 | FW | Makhotso Moalosi | 4 July 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 13 | MF | Ntsoaki Nthethe | 2 April 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 14 | DF | Nteboheleng Ramatsoku | 22 May 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 15 | FW | Phuzile Molefe | 18 January 1997 (aged 29) | |
| 16 | GK | Boelo Lepheana | 6 May 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 17 | FW | Nthabeleng Potsane | 29 October 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 18 | MF | Maseriti Mohlolo | 22 April 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 19 | DF | Bokang Ntsane | 20 July 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 20 | MF | Mpolokeng Liphamamo | 31 July 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 21 | MF | Lerato Tsoinyane | 10 February 2004 (aged 22) | |
| 22 | GK | Lineo Fanyane | 23 January 1999 (aged 27) | |
| 23 | DF | Liteboho Tjobe | 13 October 2003 (aged 22) |
Angola
Head coach:
Angola announced their final 23-player squad on 13 February 2026.[4]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Rita José "Rita" | 20 March 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 2 | DF | Garça dos Santos "Naomi" | 19 July 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 3 | DF | Manuela Simão "Nela" | 4 April 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 4 | DF | Emacleny Lando "Nelma" | 27 December 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 5 | DF | Victória Fernando | 14 September 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 6 | MF | Sara Luvunga "Prado" | 12 September 1999 (aged 26) | |
| 7 | FW | Cristina Makua "Cristina" | 14 May 1995 (aged 30) | |
| 8 | MF | Teresa Evaristo "Marizete" | 24 April 1999 (aged 26) | |
| 9 | FW | Domingas Luís "Mila" | 5 May 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 10 | DF | Paulina Sambo "Pauleta" | 4 December 1996 (aged 29) | |
| 11 | FW | Joicelina Kituto "Joice" | 2 April 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 12 | GK | Maria Muecália "Valentina" | 3 August 2006 (aged 19) | |
| 13 | DF | Edvirgem de Jesus "Bibi" | 4 August 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 14 | MF | Nety Bah "Mamadou" | 2 June 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 15 | DF | Cátia Alves "Kecthia" | 5 May 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 16 | FW | Maria Viera "Meury" | 17 August 2007 (aged 18) | |
| 17 | FW | Arminda Lopes "Ary Papel" (Captain) | 10 February 1999 (aged 27) | |
| 18 | DF | Margarete Salvador "Margarete" | 16 August 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 20 | DF | Henriqueta Luanda "Luanda" | 9 June 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 21 | MF | Maria Ponda "Marlene" | 3 April 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 22 | GK | Sandrina António "Santa" | 5 October 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 23 | DF | Adelina Filipe "Pipi" | 15 May 2007 (aged 18) |
Group B
Zambia
Head coach:
Nora Häuptle
Zambia announced their final 23-player squad on 13 February 2026.[5] Rachael Nachula withdrew from the squad due to illness on 18 February and was replaced by Chabwe.[6]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Catherine Musonda | 20 February 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 2 | DF | Memory Nthala | 21 July 1999 (aged 26) | |
| 3 | DF | Judith Soko | 31 March 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 4 | MF | Susan Banda | 6 July 1990 (aged 35) | |
| 5 | DF | Esther Siamfuko | 8 August 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 6 | MF | Rhoda Chileshe | 8 May 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 7 | FW | Eneless Phiri | 2 June 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 8 | DF | Margaret Belemu | 24 February 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 9 | FW | Kabange Mupopo (Captain) | 21 September 1992 (aged 33) | |
| 10 | MF | Sampa Chisanga | 13 June 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 11 | FW | Regina Chanda | 22 June 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 12 | DF | Margaret Gondwe | 1 December 2007 (aged 18) | |
| 13 | FW | Maweta Chilenga | 3 August 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 14 | DF | Saliya Mwanza | 16 May 2007 (aged 18) | |
| 15 | DF | Agness Musesa | 11 July 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 16 | GK | Hazel Nali | 4 April 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 17 | FW | Mercy Chipasula | 23 March 2008 (aged 17) | |
| 18 | GK | Mwila Mufunte | 7 September 2007 (aged 18) | |
| 19 | FW | Agness Phiri | 11 April 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 20 | DF | Ngosa Chabwe | 3 March 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 21 | MF | Avell Chitundu | 30 July 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 22 | MF | Natasha Witika | 6 June 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 23 | DF | Blessing Maluba | 26 March 2007 (aged 18) |
Botswana
Caretaker coach: Gaolethoo Nkutlwisang
Botswana announced their final 24-player squad on 17 February 2026.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Tshotlhe Mphezulu | 3 July 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 2 | FW | Mbapeua Hangara | 24 September 2006 (aged 19) | |
| 3 | DF | Theo George | 30 January 2001 (aged 25) | |
| 4 | MF | Keotsheohile Kesetse | 22 April 2008 (aged 17) | |
| 5 | DF | Koketso Molwantwa | 12 September 2006 (aged 19) | |
| 6 | MF | Dimpho Sedirwa | 8 May 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 7 | MF | Precious Tlhapi | 21 January 2004 (aged 22) | |
| 8 | MF | Leungo Senwelo | 23 December 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 9 | DF | Mokgabo Thanda (Captain) | 3 April 1993 (aged 32) | |
| 10 | FW | Peggy Manewe | 25 December 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 11 | FW | Michelle Abueng | 6 May 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 12 | FW | Lebogang Dilelo | 25 April 2007 (aged 18) | |
| 13 | FW | Nolofatso Mamela | 21 November 2001 (aged 24) | |
| 14 | MF | Bofelo Rantsho | 9 April 2003 (aged 22) | |
| 15 | DF | Balotlhanyi Johannes | 28 June 1994 (aged 31) | |
| 16 | GK | Gosego Mokola | 22 July 2006 (aged 19) | |
| 17 | FW | Oratile Kolobe | 28 December 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 18 | MF | Hope Lesotlo | 15 May 2009 (aged 16) | |
| 19 | MF | Laone Moloi | 26 November 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 20 | DF | Ivy Mankgatau | 27 October 2006 (aged 19) | |
| 21 | MF | Leano Busang | 20 December 1999 (aged 26) | |
| 22 | DF | Boitumelo Gammu | 23 July 1995 (aged 30) | |
| 23 | GK | Obuisitse Letebele | 10 July 1996 (aged 29) | |
| 24 | FW | Kelebogile Magaga | 8 April 1997 (aged 28) |
Eswatini
Head coach: Bongani Makhukhula
Eswatini announced their final 22-player squad on 17 February 2026.[7]
Zimbabwe
Head coach: Sithethelelwe Sibanda
Zimbabwe announced their final 23-player squad on 16 February 2026.[8]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Delight Matigwene | 23 April 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 2 | DF | Fiona Kabera | 10 June 1998 (aged 27) | |
| 3 | DF | Melinda Mapasure | 25 May 2005 (aged 20) | |
| 4 | DF | Tumbare Egness | 31 July 1993 (aged 32) | |
| 5 | DF | Bridget Mutarwa | 19 July 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 6 | DF | Nokukhanya Ndlovu | 4 April 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 7 | FW | Anitha Ncube | 7 January 2006 (aged 20) | |
| 8 | MF | Macgirl Sipini | 15 June 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 9 | DF | Nobukhosi Ncube (Captain) | 17 February 1993 (aged 33) | |
| 10 | MF | Ennety Chemhere | 19 October 2002 (aged 23) | |
| 11 | MF | Daisy Kaitano | 4 July 1995 (aged 30) | |
| 12 | MF | Caroline Mangwai | 7 June 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 13 | DF | Christobel Katona | 13 February 1999 (aged 27) | |
| 14 | FW | Ethel Chinyere | 12 June 1996 (aged 29) | |
| 15 | FW | Rutendo Makore | 30 September 1992 (aged 33) | |
| 16 | GK | Vanessa Lunga | 16 June 1994 (aged 31) | |
| 17 | FW | Priviledge Mupeti | 29 September 1997 (aged 28) | |
| 18 | DF | Sheila Antonio | 27 August 1999 (aged 26) | |
| 19 | MF | Shyline Dambamurono | 4 April 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 20 | MF | Bethel Kondo | 20 January 2006 (aged 20) | |
| 21 | DF | Alice Moyo | 26 March 1993 (aged 32) | |
| 22 | GK | Cynthia Shonga | 18 June 2000 (aged 25) | |
| 23 | FW | Praynance Zvawanda | 7 February 2003 (aged 23) |